- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 59) | R$ 29 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (R$ 4.71) | R$ 3.18 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.69 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.65 (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.49 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (R$ 4.92) | R$ 4.53 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 35) | R$ 40 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.38 (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (R$ 5.45) | R$ 3.24 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,915 (R$ 8,305) | R$ 3,165 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,328 (R$ 5,759) | R$ 1,975 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (R$ 661) | R$ 535 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,201 (R$ 5,209) | R$ 2,050 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €858 (R$ 3,723) | R$ 1,283 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (R$ 456) | R$ 402 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (R$ 118) | R$ 84 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (R$ 1,795) | R$ 1,743 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (R$ 518) | R$ 432 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (R$ 27) | R$ 21 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (R$ 62) | R$ 17 | + 277% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (R$ 368) | R$ 212 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (R$ 157) | R$ 184 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (R$ 401) | R$ 333 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (R$ 586) | R$ 256 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,832 (R$ 112,042) | R$ 84,958 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.06 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (R$ 356) | R$ 198 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.21 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (R$ 54) | R$ 45 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (R$ 174) | R$ 232 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.19 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.65 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.98 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.11 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (R$ 110) | R$ 38 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (R$ 182) | R$ 98 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 97) | R$ 50 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €117 (R$ 509) | R$ 201 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (R$ 312) | R$ 175 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 40) | R$ 24 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.67 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (R$ 2,220) | R$ 2,854 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (R$ 0.91) | R$ 1.18 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (R$ 130) | R$ 130 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 66% more expensive than in Brazil
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