Cost of living in Aruba compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 114% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (R$ 78) | R$ 39 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 14 (R$ 42) | R$ 38 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.38 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.58 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 8 (R$ 25) | R$ 8 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (R$ 38) | R$ 26 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.98 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 65 (R$ 204) | R$ 50 | + 309% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.55 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (R$ 7,845) | R$ 4,099 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,800 (R$ 5,649) | R$ 2,721 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (R$ 941) | R$ 722 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,850 (R$ 5,805) | R$ 3,017 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,250 (R$ 3,923) | R$ 1,989 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 225 (R$ 706) | R$ 529 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (R$ 169) | R$ 91 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 556 (R$ 1,745) | R$ 1,793 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (R$ 941) | R$ 650 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 47 (R$ 147) | R$ 31 | + 371% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (R$ 290) | R$ 287 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (R$ 353) | R$ 279 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (R$ 628) | R$ 412 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (R$ 863) | R$ 316 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 117,213 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 5.19 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 152 (R$ 477) | R$ 246 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 27% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (R$ 47) | R$ 51 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (R$ 471) | R$ 288 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 3.89 (R$ 12) | R$ 24 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 4.99 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 4.37 (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 3.16 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (R$ 89) | R$ 60 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 75 (R$ 235) | R$ 115 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (R$ 94) | R$ 61 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 243 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 180 (R$ 565) | R$ 239 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 18 (R$ 56) | R$ 34 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,819 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (R$ 581) | R$ 140 | + 314% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,998 prices entered by 1,417 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 76% more expensive than in Brazil
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