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 | €17 (R$ 91) | R$ 36 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (R$ 57) | R$ 34 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.11 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.82 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 35) | R$ 26 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.66 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (R$ 35) | R$ 44 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.92 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 198% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,170 (R$ 11,628) | R$ 3,686 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,866 (R$ 9,999) | R$ 2,512 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €267 (R$ 1,433) | R$ 587 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,527 (R$ 8,182) | R$ 2,715 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,248 (R$ 6,690) | R$ 1,707 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €197 (R$ 1,055) | R$ 515 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (R$ 223) | R$ 89 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (R$ 1,699) | R$ 1,982 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (R$ 1,004) | R$ 626 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (R$ 59) | R$ 29 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (R$ 98) | R$ 20 | + 380% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (R$ 417) | R$ 248 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 186) | R$ 248 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (R$ 484) | R$ 414 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (R$ 627) | R$ 301 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (R$ 153,419) | R$ 115,133 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.59 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €86 (R$ 462) | R$ 229 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (R$ 16) | R$ 22 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (R$ 64) | R$ 45 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (R$ 263) | R$ 264 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (R$ 28) | R$ 19 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.31 | + 227% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (R$ 159) | R$ 55 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (R$ 277) | R$ 112 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (R$ 129) | R$ 66 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (R$ 1,253) | R$ 215 | + 482% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (R$ 394) | R$ 200 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (R$ 70) | R$ 29 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €653 (R$ 3,499) | R$ 4,406 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (R$ 0.42) | R$ 1.31 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (R$ 225) | R$ 125 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 283% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 92% more expensive than in Brazil
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