- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 58) | R$ 29 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (R$ 4.65) | R$ 3.27 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.36 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.81 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.78 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.66 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (R$ 5.42) | R$ 4.59 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 32) | R$ 40 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 3.22 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,944 (R$ 8,241) | R$ 3,132 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,424 (R$ 6,037) | R$ 1,944 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (R$ 584) | R$ 632 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,245 (R$ 5,279) | R$ 2,132 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €890 (R$ 3,776) | R$ 1,335 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (R$ 436) | R$ 397 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (R$ 122) | R$ 81 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €413 (R$ 1,753) | R$ 1,728 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (R$ 540) | R$ 424 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 32) | R$ 21 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 62) | R$ 17 | + 270% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (R$ 360) | R$ 204 | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 156) | R$ 181 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (R$ 440) | R$ 337 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (R$ 582) | R$ 254 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,905 (R$ 109,846) | R$ 87,068 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.35 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (R$ 350) | R$ 201 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (R$ 55) | R$ 47 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (R$ 167) | R$ 230 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (R$ 12) | R$ 14 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.84 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.03 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (R$ 106) | R$ 39 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (R$ 192) | R$ 97 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (R$ 95) | R$ 50 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (R$ 310) | R$ 175 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (R$ 320) | R$ 179 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 39) | R$ 24 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (R$ 1,974) | R$ 2,696 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (R$ 1.03) | R$ 1.22 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (R$ 141) | R$ 117 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 65% more expensive than in Brazil
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