Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Brazil
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Food | + 118% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 118% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (R$ 78) | R$ 39 | + 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (R$ 66) | R$ 38 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.66 | + 92% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 180% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (R$ 54) | R$ 27 | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 207% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 187% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (R$ 207) | R$ 50 | + 318% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 142% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.58 | + 36% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (R$ 5,448) | R$ 4,097 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (R$ 2,803) | R$ 2,709 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (R$ 1,708) | R$ 730 | + 134% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (R$ 3,115) | R$ 3,015 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (R$ 2,336) | R$ 1,974 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (R$ 564) | R$ 537 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (R$ 286) | R$ 92 | + 212% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (R$ 2,154) | R$ 1,834 | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (R$ 980) | R$ 641 | + 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (R$ 94) | R$ 31 | + 202% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (R$ 47) | R$ 22 | + 111% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (R$ 358) | R$ 284 | + 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (R$ 170) | R$ 280 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (R$ 747) | R$ 416 | + 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (R$ 763) | R$ 322 | + 137% | |
Transportation | + 98% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 98% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (R$ 130,757) | R$ 115,564 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (R$ 623) | R$ 249 | + 150% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (R$ 17) | R$ 22 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (R$ 61) | R$ 51 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (R$ 271) | R$ 297 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (R$ 50) | R$ 24 | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (R$ 54) | R$ 22 | + 151% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 293% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (R$ 39) | R$ 5.70 | + 591% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (R$ 85) | R$ 59 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (R$ 279) | R$ 117 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (R$ 105) | R$ 61 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (R$ 453) | R$ 238 | + 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (R$ 59) | R$ 32 | + 83% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (R$ 35) | R$ 16 | + 112% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,681 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (R$ 1.56) | R$ 1.50 | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (R$ 373) | R$ 141 | + 165% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (R$ 66) | R$ 15 | + 332% | |
TOTAL | + 77% |

These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 77% more expensive than in Brazil
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