Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 133% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €22 (R$ 138) | R$ 39 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (R$ 76) | R$ 38 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (R$ 39) | R$ 12 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.61 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.79 (R$ 30) | R$ 13 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.39 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (R$ 45) | R$ 27 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.72 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 50) | R$ 49 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.50 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.58 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.57 | + 119% | |
| Housing | + 264% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 264% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,723 (R$ 17,180) | R$ 4,100 | + 319% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,127 (R$ 13,423) | R$ 2,707 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €291 (R$ 1,833) | R$ 694 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,748 (R$ 11,031) | R$ 3,014 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,482 (R$ 9,352) | R$ 1,960 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €173 (R$ 1,090) | R$ 540 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (R$ 257) | R$ 91 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €339 (R$ 2,140) | R$ 1,840 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (R$ 1,122) | R$ 637 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (R$ 73) | R$ 31 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (R$ 113) | R$ 22 | + 409% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (R$ 573) | R$ 294 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (R$ 221) | R$ 279 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (R$ 648) | R$ 414 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (R$ 761) | R$ 328 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €36,888 (R$ 232,736) | R$ 114,792 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.99 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €106 (R$ 666) | R$ 250 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (R$ 42) | R$ 22 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (R$ 103) | R$ 51 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (R$ 335) | R$ 297 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (R$ 27) | R$ 22 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.16 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.87 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (R$ 188) | R$ 59 | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €61 (R$ 383) | R$ 115 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (R$ 189) | R$ 62 | + 207% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 (R$ 1,534) | R$ 234 | + 555% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €84 (R$ 532) | R$ 242 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (R$ 83) | R$ 32 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.13 (R$ 26) | R$ 17 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.94 (R$ 37) | R$ 12 | + 211% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €439 (R$ 2,770) | R$ 3,761 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.98 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (R$ 343) | R$ 141 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (R$ 76) | R$ 15 | + 396% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,037 prices entered by 1,470 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 148% more expensive than in Brazil
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