- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (R$ 47) | R$ 29 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
| 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$ 5.56) | R$ 3.26 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.68 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (R$ 21) | R$ 5.61 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.26 | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (R$ 5.72) | R$ 4.57 | + 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 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.20 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 2,660 (R$ 5,534) | R$ 3,155 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (R$ 5,825) | R$ 1,955 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (R$ 624) | R$ 578 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | R$ 2,127 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,336 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 410 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (R$ 229) | R$ 83 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (R$ 1,040) | R$ 1,724 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (R$ 2,288) | R$ 429 | + 433% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (R$ 192) | R$ 203 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (R$ 234) | R$ 183 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (R$ 395) | R$ 327 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (R$ 572) | R$ 259 | + 121% | |
| 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$ 86,207 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (R$ 4.37) | R$ 4.30 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (R$ 114) | R$ 202 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (R$ 31) | R$ 47 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (R$ 312) | R$ 236 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (R$ 58) | R$ 15 | + 295% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.05 | + 311% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (R$ 62) | R$ 39 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (R$ 205) | R$ 96 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (R$ 61) | R$ 51 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (R$ 541) | R$ 174 | + 210% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 20% | |
| 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$ 2,724 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (R$ 203) | R$ 115 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,264 prices entered by 2,589 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.080
BRL
/
AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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