- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (R$ 59) | R$ 29 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (R$ 4.71) | R$ 3.26 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.23 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.65 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.60 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.25 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (R$ 5.29) | R$ 4.56 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (R$ 33) | R$ 40 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 3.20 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 121% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,937 (R$ 8,310) | R$ 3,153 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,387 (R$ 5,950) | R$ 1,955 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (R$ 626) | R$ 578 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,239 (R$ 5,315) | R$ 2,127 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €878 (R$ 3,768) | R$ 1,330 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (R$ 440) | R$ 410 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (R$ 122) | R$ 83 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €404 (R$ 1,735) | R$ 1,724 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (R$ 503) | R$ 429 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (R$ 31) | R$ 21 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 63) | R$ 17 | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (R$ 362) | R$ 203 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (R$ 159) | R$ 183 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (R$ 434) | R$ 327 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 (R$ 581) | R$ 259 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,525 (R$ 109,500) | R$ 86,104 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.29 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (R$ 352) | R$ 202 | + 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 2% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (R$ 46) | R$ 47 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (R$ 169) | R$ 236 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.05 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (R$ 111) | R$ 39 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (R$ 193) | R$ 96 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (R$ 97) | R$ 50 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (R$ 314) | R$ 176 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (R$ 319) | R$ 174 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.41 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (R$ 2,116) | R$ 2,726 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (R$ 0.99) | R$ 1.13 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (R$ 149) | R$ 115 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 66% more expensive than in Brazil
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