- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 78% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (R$ 46) | R$ 29 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 3.28 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.84 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.66 | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.27 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (R$ 5.73) | R$ 4.59 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (R$ 31) | R$ 40 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.21 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 3,096 (R$ 6,450) | R$ 3,135 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (R$ 5,833) | R$ 1,945 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (R$ 625) | R$ 638 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,132 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,335 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 397 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (R$ 229) | R$ 81 | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (R$ 1,042) | R$ 1,726 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (R$ 2,292) | R$ 424 | + 440% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (R$ 193) | R$ 206 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (R$ 234) | R$ 182 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (R$ 396) | R$ 338 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (R$ 573) | R$ 255 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,354 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (R$ 4.38) | R$ 4.35 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (R$ 115) | R$ 202 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (R$ 31) | R$ 47 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (R$ 312) | R$ 229 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (R$ 58) | R$ 15 | + 300% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.85 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.03 | + 314% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (R$ 62) | R$ 39 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (R$ 206) | R$ 97 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (R$ 61) | R$ 50 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (R$ 542) | R$ 179 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (R$ 203) | R$ 117 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,972 prices entered by 2,370 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.083
BRL
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AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 41% more expensive than in Brazil
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