Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 164% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (R$ 107) | R$ 28 | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 56) | R$ 27 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (R$ 29) | R$ 8 | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.58 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.79 (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.56 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.82 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (R$ 58) | R$ 38 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.34 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 268% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,849 (R$ 12,441) | R$ 3,108 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,444 (R$ 9,717) | R$ 1,814 | + 436% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (R$ 1,173) | R$ 493 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,268 (R$ 8,532) | R$ 2,067 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €868 (R$ 5,841) | R$ 1,276 | + 358% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (R$ 749) | R$ 357 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (R$ 230) | R$ 79 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 (R$ 2,879) | R$ 1,672 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (R$ 1,199) | R$ 471 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 57) | R$ 22 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 101) | R$ 17 | + 492% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (R$ 549) | R$ 209 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (R$ 293) | R$ 192 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (R$ 706) | R$ 324 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (R$ 923) | R$ 247 | + 274% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 158% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,378 (R$ 190,940) | R$ 87,613 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.43 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (R$ 675) | R$ 223 | + 203% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.46 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (R$ 93) | R$ 41 | + 130% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (R$ 232) | R$ 217 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.93 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.07 | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (R$ 167) | R$ 43 | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (R$ 273) | R$ 94 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 147) | R$ 53 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (R$ 505) | R$ 219 | + 130% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (R$ 450) | R$ 183 | + 146% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 76) | R$ 25 | + 204% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 247% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (R$ 3,125) | R$ 3,532 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (R$ 0.82) | R$ 1.27 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (R$ 314) | R$ 117 | + 168% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 53) | R$ 10 | + 410% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 165% more expensive than in Brazil
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