Cost of living in Aruba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 137% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (R$ 84) | R$ 36 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (R$ 70) | R$ 34 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 9 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.82 | + 324% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 8 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.67 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (R$ 25) | R$ 6 | + 310% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (R$ 53) | R$ 44 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.92 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (R$ 8,634) | R$ 3,756 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (R$ 5,577) | R$ 2,512 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (R$ 1,255) | R$ 587 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (R$ 5,577) | R$ 2,662 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (R$ 4,183) | R$ 1,718 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 513 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (R$ 151) | R$ 90 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 650 (R$ 1,812) | R$ 1,987 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (R$ 3,067) | R$ 631 | + 386% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (R$ 258) | R$ 249 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (R$ 314) | R$ 248 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (R$ 558) | R$ 412 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (R$ 767) | R$ 301 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 115,032 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.95 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (R$ 418) | R$ 228 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (R$ 42) | R$ 43 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (R$ 418) | R$ 263 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (R$ 30) | R$ 22 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (R$ 78) | R$ 19 | + 320% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.31 | + 531% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (R$ 124) | R$ 55 | + 126% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (R$ 181) | R$ 112 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (R$ 86) | R$ 66 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (R$ 774) | R$ 199 | + 288% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (R$ 54) | R$ 29 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,404 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (R$ 516) | R$ 125 | + 312% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (R$ 47) | R$ 11 | + 320% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,851 prices entered by 1,648 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 85% more expensive than in Brazil
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