Cost of living in Aruba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 151% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 24 (R$ 66) | R$ 29 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (R$ 50) | R$ 25 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.78 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.39 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.52 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 6 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.09 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (R$ 25) | R$ 4.67 | + 426% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (R$ 55) | R$ 38 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (R$ 5.51) | R$ 3.41 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 207% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (R$ 8,534) | R$ 3,396 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (R$ 5,512) | R$ 1,936 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (R$ 1,240) | R$ 478 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (R$ 5,512) | R$ 1,978 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (R$ 4,134) | R$ 1,285 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 292 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (R$ 551) | R$ 78 | + 605% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (R$ 2,205) | R$ 1,514 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (R$ 3,032) | R$ 435 | + 596% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (R$ 255) | R$ 215 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (R$ 310) | R$ 174 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (R$ 551) | R$ 311 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (R$ 758) | R$ 242 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,529 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (R$ 5.51) | R$ 4.31 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (R$ 413) | R$ 208 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 138% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (R$ 41) | R$ 38 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (R$ 413) | R$ 239 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (R$ 77) | R$ 15 | + 410% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.31 | + 316% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (R$ 33) | R$ 3.71 | + 790% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (R$ 83) | R$ 40 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (R$ 179) | R$ 99 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 28 (R$ 78) | R$ 51 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 276 (R$ 760) | R$ 178 | + 327% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (R$ 44) | R$ 24 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (R$ 510) | R$ 114 | + 345% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,025 prices entered by 1,117 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.756
BRL
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AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 120% more expensive than in Brazil
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