Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (€4.51) | €15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (€3.85) | €8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (€0.97) | €4.80 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.18 (€0.66) | €1.04 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (€1.15) | €3.22 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.33 (€0.84) | €2.46 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (€2.66) | €7 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.06) | €2.51 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.20 (€0.66) | €1.88 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.79 (€0.76) | €1.27 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (€5.51) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.17) | €2.41 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.64 (€0.58) | €1.65 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 62% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,856 (€609) | €1,740 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,253 (€356) | €1,413 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 676 (€107) | €167 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,389 (€377) | €1,102 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,477 (€233) | €770 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 675 (€107) | €96 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 67 (€11) | €30 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,591 (€251) | €545 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 457 (€72) | €153 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 25 (€3.95) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (€2.85) | €14 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 53% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 201 (€32) | €95 | - 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 192 (€30) | €46 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 294 (€46) | €125 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 214 (€34) | €164 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 87,960 (€13,889) | €26,204 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.94 (€0.78) | €1.64 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (€35) | €89 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 31 (€4.94) | €22 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 45% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (€2.74) | €5.90 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 35 (€5.54) | €12 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 217 (€34) | €36 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (€3.28) | €4.09 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (€1.58) | €3.21 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (€2.57) | €3.69 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.19 (€0.82) | €1.66 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.33 (€0.53) | €2.38 | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 43 (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 112 (€18) | €45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 57 (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 232 (€37) | €94 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 179 (€28) | €73 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 24 (€3.76) | €9 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (€1.92) | €2.98 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€1.78) | €4.40 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,106 (€490) | €499 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.42 (€0.22) | €0.19 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 123 (€19) | €44 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (€1.77) | €7 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,800 in The Hague you would need to make just about €2,055 (R$ 13,014) in Rio de Janeiro.
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