Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 90% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (R$ 64) | R$ 29 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 39) | R$ 26 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.27 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (R$ 5.60) | R$ 3.32 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.45 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.61 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.96 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.22 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.00 | + 164% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.53 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 35) | R$ 39 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.31 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 139% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,809 (R$ 8,616) | R$ 3,256 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,368 (R$ 6,513) | R$ 1,910 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (R$ 753) | R$ 564 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,072 (R$ 5,103) | R$ 2,037 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €830 (R$ 3,955) | R$ 1,338 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €118 (R$ 561) | R$ 343 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (R$ 144) | R$ 79 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €501 (R$ 2,386) | R$ 1,537 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (R$ 849) | R$ 428 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (R$ 37) | R$ 23 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (R$ 69) | R$ 16 | + 320% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (R$ 436) | R$ 199 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (R$ 158) | R$ 171 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (R$ 432) | R$ 306 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (R$ 567) | R$ 243 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,052 (R$ 133,598) | R$ 88,717 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.35 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (R$ 456) | R$ 211 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (R$ 70) | R$ 43 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (R$ 123) | R$ 241 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.49 (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.27 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.66 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (R$ 125) | R$ 37 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (R$ 196) | R$ 100 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 107) | R$ 51 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €113 (R$ 536) | R$ 219 | + 145% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (R$ 283) | R$ 177 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (R$ 47) | R$ 23 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.87 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (R$ 2,093) | R$ 2,764 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (R$ 0.49) | R$ 1.17 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (R$ 183) | R$ 114 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 10 | + 252% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 83% more expensive than in Brazil
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