Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 212% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 212% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (R$ 199) | R$ 36 | + 455% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (R$ 58) | R$ 34 | + 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 154% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.85 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 154% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (R$ 48) | R$ 26 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (R$ 41) | R$ 9 | + 340% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.65 | + 216% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 173% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (R$ 182) | R$ 44 | + 315% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 145% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.87 | + 71% | |
Housing | + 73% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (R$ 6,863) | R$ 3,721 | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (R$ 2,415) | R$ 2,495 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (R$ 1,505) | R$ 593 | + 154% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (R$ 4,194) | R$ 2,633 | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (R$ 1,906) | R$ 1,689 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (R$ 497) | R$ 510 | - 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (R$ 252) | R$ 89 | + 183% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (R$ 1,898) | R$ 2,004 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (R$ 864) | R$ 631 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (R$ 83) | R$ 29 | + 187% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 4% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (R$ 315) | R$ 249 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (R$ 150) | R$ 247 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (R$ 658) | R$ 414 | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (R$ 672) | R$ 309 | + 117% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 84% 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$ 115,239) | R$ 116,686 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.53 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (R$ 549) | R$ 228 | + 140% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (R$ 15) | R$ 22 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (R$ 53) | R$ 44 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (R$ 239) | R$ 263 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (R$ 48) | R$ 18 | + 162% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 241% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (R$ 35) | R$ 5.38 | + 546% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (R$ 75) | R$ 56 | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (R$ 246) | R$ 112 | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (R$ 92) | R$ 67 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 203 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (R$ 399) | R$ 199 | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (R$ 31) | R$ 12 | + 159% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (R$ 3,036) | R$ 4,141 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (R$ 1.38) | R$ 1.29 | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (R$ 329) | R$ 126 | + 162% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (R$ 58) | R$ 11 | + 416% | |
TOTAL | + 91% |

These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.745
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 91% more expensive than in Brazil
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