Cost of living in Contagem is 41% lower than in New Amsterdam (without rent).
Rent in Contagem is 48% cheaper than in New Amsterdam.
Cost of living including rent in Contagem is 44% lower than in New Amsterdam.
Food in Contagem is 59% cheaper than in New Amsterdam.
Transport in Contagem is 45% more expensive than in New Amsterdam.
| Contagem | New Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Contagem | New Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.01 $ | 12.1 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 16.2 $ | 71.6 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.55 $ | 8.54 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.2 $ | 2.16 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.29 $ | 3.88 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.75 $ | 1.23 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.86 $ | 3.28 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.24 $ | 2.04 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.14 $ | 1.95 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ | 3.4 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.83 $ | 10.7 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 5.81 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.33 $ | 8.42 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.57 $ | 3.97 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 2.67 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 3.74 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.56 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 2.08 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 1.1 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 2.16 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.99 $ | 17.9 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 $ | 1.75 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1.73 $ | 2.2 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.38 $ | 0.51 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.7 $ | 30.9 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.06 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.31 $ | 29.3 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31.8 $ | 21.9 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.69 $ | 11.6 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.03 $ | 4.68 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ | 2.51 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.8 $ | 2.5 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 46.9 $ | 49.4 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 72.5 $ | 75.2 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 18.1 $ | 61.8 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 129 $ | 238 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 279 $ | 596 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 199 $ | 483 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 471 $ | 1,291 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,829 $ | 3,833 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 915 $ | 1,693 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 238 $ | 535 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.75 % | 7.06 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.5 $ | 36.5 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.69 $ | 6.02 $ | 
| Haircut | 4.77 $ | 6.42 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 70.5 $ | 84.3 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.7 $ | 38.3 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 139 $ | 875 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,237 $ | 23,245 $ |