Cost of living in Aruba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 183% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (R$ 83) | R$ 30 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (R$ 69) | R$ 31 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (R$ 23) | R$ 10 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 15 (R$ 41) | R$ 4.39 | + 842% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (R$ 33) | R$ 20 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.83 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (R$ 25) | R$ 5.69 | + 333% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (R$ 53) | R$ 42 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.82 | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 217% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 217% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (R$ 8,548) | R$ 2,814 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (R$ 5,521) | R$ 2,001 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (R$ 1,242) | R$ 569 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (R$ 5,521) | R$ 2,236 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (R$ 4,141) | R$ 1,472 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 404 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (R$ 552) | R$ 84 | + 556% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (R$ 2,209) | R$ 2,006 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (R$ 3,037) | R$ 586 | + 418% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (R$ 38) | R$ 19 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (R$ 255) | R$ 244 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (R$ 311) | R$ 219 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (R$ 552) | R$ 349 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (R$ 759) | R$ 266 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,696 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (R$ 5.52) | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (R$ 414) | R$ 222 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 115% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (R$ 41) | R$ 52 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (R$ 414) | R$ 244 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (R$ 77) | R$ 17 | + 360% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (R$ 22) | R$ 6 | + 248% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (R$ 33) | R$ 4.57 | + 625% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (R$ 123) | R$ 48 | + 156% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 116% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Aruba | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (R$ 179) | R$ 92 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (R$ 86) | R$ 53 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (R$ 767) | R$ 189 | + 305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (R$ 53) | R$ 26 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (R$ 511) | R$ 122 | + 318% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (R$ 47) | R$ 12 | + 288% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,337 prices entered by 2,021 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.761
BRL
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Cost of living in Aruba is 122% more expensive than in Brazil
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