- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 66) | R$ 29 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (R$ 5.20) | R$ 3.23 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.59 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (R$ 28) | R$ 14 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.62 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.32 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (R$ 5.88) | R$ 4.60 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 38) | R$ 40 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.52 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.24 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 153% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,963 (R$ 9,363) | R$ 3,132 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,416 (R$ 6,754) | R$ 1,947 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (R$ 689) | R$ 566 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,268 (R$ 6,047) | R$ 2,088 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €911 (R$ 4,346) | R$ 1,311 | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €104 (R$ 494) | R$ 404 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (R$ 135) | R$ 84 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €423 (R$ 2,016) | R$ 1,740 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (R$ 561) | R$ 430 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 35) | R$ 21 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 70) | R$ 17 | + 320% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 400) | R$ 203 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 179) | R$ 183 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (R$ 475) | R$ 328 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (R$ 636) | R$ 256 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,897 (R$ 123,500) | R$ 85,500 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.21 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (R$ 386) | R$ 201 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.40 (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (R$ 51) | R$ 45 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (R$ 168) | R$ 233 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.48 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.99 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (R$ 123) | R$ 38 | + 221% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (R$ 210) | R$ 97 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 108) | R$ 50 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (R$ 362) | R$ 178 | + 103% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (R$ 365) | R$ 173 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 44) | R$ 24 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 101% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €503 (R$ 2,400) | R$ 2,758 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (R$ 1.04) | R$ 1.14 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (R$ 166) | R$ 124 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 231% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 86% more expensive than in Brazil
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