Cost of living in Santo André, Brazil vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Santo André (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (€4.10) | €15 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 28 (€4.40) | €8 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (€1.19) | €4.80 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.23 (€0.51) | €1.04 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 9 (€1.50) | €3.22 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 6 (€1.00) | €2.46 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (€2.38) | €7 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (€1.10) | €2.51 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.65 (€0.73) | €1.88 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.75 (€0.75) | €1.27 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (€1.07) | €2.41 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.21 (€0.51) | €1.65 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Santo André (Brazil) is 72% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,196 (€347) | €1,740 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,615 (€255) | €1,413 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 473 (€75) | €167 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,053 (€324) | €1,102 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,133 (€179) | €770 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 248 (€39) | €96 | - 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 85 (€13) | €30 | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,944 (€307) | €545 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 419 (€66) | €153 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (€3.58) | €10 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (€2.71) | €14 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 58% | |||
Clothes in Santo André (Brazil) is 58% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 172 (€27) | €95 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 169 (€27) | €46 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 289 (€46) | €125 | - 64% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 234 (€37) | €164 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Santo André (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 76,119 (€12,019) | €26,204 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.01 (€0.63) | €1.64 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 224 (€35) | €89 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 47 (€7) | €22 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Santo André (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 13 (€2.06) | €5.90 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 56 (€9) | €12 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 184 (€29) | €36 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (€2.67) | €4.09 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (€1.85) | €3.21 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (€2.34) | €3.69 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (€0.99) | €1.66 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.43 (€0.54) | €2.38 | - 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (€4.24) | €23 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Santo André (Brazil) is 46% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 121 (€19) | €45 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 195 (€31) | €94 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 168 (€27) | €73 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (€3.89) | €9 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (€1.49) | €2.98 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 11 (€1.66) | €4.40 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,354 (€530) | €499 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.25 (€0.20) | €0.19 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 107 (€17) | €44 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (€1.56) | €7 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santo André (Brazil) is 61% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,700 in The Hague you would need to make just about €1,838 (R$ 11,638) in Santo André.
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