Cost of living in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles vs São Paulo, Brazil
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Food | + 125% | |||
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Food in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 125% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (R$ 78) | R$ 34 | + 127% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 125% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.64 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.01 | + 188% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 5.52 (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 170% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 13 (R$ 41) | R$ 22 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 7 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.01 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.00 | + 218% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.26 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.93 | + 174% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (R$ 51) | R$ 46 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.99 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 148% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.10 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.00 | + 146% | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 97% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,951 (R$ 6,190) | R$ 4,152 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,333 (R$ 4,231) | R$ 2,675 | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 495 (R$ 1,572) | R$ 440 | + 257% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,287 (R$ 4,086) | R$ 3,269 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 904 (R$ 2,870) | R$ 1,904 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 239 (R$ 760) | R$ 289 | + 163% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 102 (R$ 324) | R$ 79 | + 310% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 513 (R$ 1,629) | R$ 1,689 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 289 (R$ 916) | R$ 473 | + 94% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 19 (R$ 59) | R$ 23 | + 158% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 11 (R$ 36) | R$ 18 | + 94% | |
Clothes | + 93% | |||
Clothes in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 93% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 135 (R$ 430) | R$ 229 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 124 (R$ 392) | R$ 208 | + 88% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (R$ 604) | R$ 344 | + 75% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 238 (R$ 754) | R$ 267 | + 183% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 43% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 33,294 (R$ 105,660) | R$ 98,610 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.06 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.52 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 118 (R$ 376) | R$ 264 | + 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ƒ 38 (R$ 119) | R$ 33 | + 265% | |
Personal Care | + 89% | |||
Personal Care in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 89% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 17 (R$ 55) | R$ 18 | + 213% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 28 (R$ 88) | R$ 48 | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 45 (R$ 144) | R$ 194 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 144% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 121% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.54 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.90 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.42 | + 324% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (R$ 87) | R$ 55 | + 59% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 93% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 80 (R$ 253) | R$ 116 | + 119% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 33 (R$ 106) | R$ 66 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 100 (R$ 317) | R$ 245 | + 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (R$ 446) | R$ 205 | + 117% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (R$ 51) | R$ 30 | + 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 139% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (R$ 3,510) | R$ 3,538 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.08 (R$ 3.44) | R$ 1.16 | + 195% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 90 (R$ 286) | R$ 162 | + 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 237% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 84% more expensive than in São Paulo (Brazil)
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