Cost of living in Aruba compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 174% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 28 (R$ 83) | R$ 28 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.73 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.95 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.52 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.57 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (R$ 26) | R$ 5.01 | + 421% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (R$ 56) | R$ 39 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.46 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 232% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (R$ 9,071) | R$ 3,043 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (R$ 5,859) | R$ 1,850 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (R$ 1,318) | R$ 497 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (R$ 5,859) | R$ 2,160 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (R$ 4,394) | R$ 1,326 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 368 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (R$ 586) | R$ 80 | + 629% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (R$ 2,344) | R$ 1,702 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (R$ 3,223) | R$ 479 | + 573% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (R$ 271) | R$ 199 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (R$ 330) | R$ 187 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (R$ 586) | R$ 328 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (R$ 806) | R$ 248 | + 225% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 90,111 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (R$ 5.86) | R$ 4.69 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (R$ 439) | R$ 222 | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 153% 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$ 44) | R$ 41 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (R$ 439) | R$ 214 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (R$ 82) | R$ 15 | + 437% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.87 | + 299% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (R$ 35) | R$ 4.16 | + 745% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (R$ 130) | R$ 45 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (R$ 190) | R$ 92 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (R$ 91) | R$ 53 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (R$ 814) | R$ 175 | + 366% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (R$ 56) | R$ 25 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 193% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,612 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (R$ 542) | R$ 116 | + 366% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (R$ 50) | R$ 10 | + 396% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,109 prices entered by 1,861 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.930
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Cost of living in Aruba is 131% more expensive than in Brazil
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