Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (R$ 75) | R$ 30 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (R$ 46) | R$ 31 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (R$ 5.22) | R$ 4.41 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.47 (R$ 28) | R$ 20 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.89 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.59 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (R$ 33) | R$ 42 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.13 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.81 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 206% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,112 (R$ 10,814) | R$ 2,835 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,613 (R$ 8,260) | R$ 2,002 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €312 (R$ 1,600) | R$ 576 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,335 (R$ 6,837) | R$ 2,283 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,103 (R$ 5,650) | R$ 1,507 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (R$ 656) | R$ 431 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (R$ 210) | R$ 84 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (R$ 1,839) | R$ 2,047 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (R$ 582) | R$ 586 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (R$ 74) | R$ 26 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 77) | R$ 19 | + 306% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (R$ 464) | R$ 239 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (R$ 233) | R$ 218 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (R$ 483) | R$ 346 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (R$ 739) | R$ 262 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,397 (R$ 145,416) | R$ 99,354 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €87 (R$ 445) | R$ 222 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (R$ 71) | R$ 50 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (R$ 286) | R$ 241 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.14 (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.67 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (R$ 122) | R$ 48 | + 153% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (R$ 291) | R$ 92 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (R$ 122) | R$ 55 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €201 (R$ 1,031) | R$ 199 | + 418% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (R$ 361) | R$ 191 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (R$ 56) | R$ 28 | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 154% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €549 (R$ 2,813) | R$ 4,003 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (R$ 0.65) | R$ 1.36 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (R$ 206) | R$ 124 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 96% more expensive than in Brazil
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