Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 283% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 283% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (R$ 423) | R$ 32 | + 1217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (R$ 37) | R$ 32 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.19 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (R$ 79) | R$ 22 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.17 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.94 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (R$ 51) | R$ 43 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 8 | + 237% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.88 | + 118% | |
| 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 600 (R$ 1,690) | R$ 3,169 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (R$ 2,254) | R$ 2,335 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (R$ 3,381) | R$ 561 | + 503% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (R$ 2,817) | R$ 2,445 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (R$ 2,254) | R$ 1,587 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (R$ 451) | R$ 412 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (R$ 273) | R$ 83 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (R$ 2,254) | R$ 2,022 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (R$ 282) | R$ 619 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (R$ 50) | R$ 27 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (R$ 33) | R$ 18 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (R$ 366) | R$ 233 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (R$ 169) | R$ 226 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (R$ 511) | R$ 359 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (R$ 690) | R$ 257 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (R$ 140,058) | R$ 102,749 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 231 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (R$ 85) | R$ 46 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (R$ 141) | R$ 249 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 183% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (R$ 48) | R$ 16 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (R$ 28) | R$ 4.86 | + 479% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (R$ 70) | R$ 49 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (R$ 282) | R$ 97 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (R$ 113) | R$ 55 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 204 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (R$ 394) | R$ 196 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (R$ 42) | R$ 29 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (R$ 3,116) | R$ 3,846 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (R$ 1.41) | R$ 1.12 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (R$ 282) | R$ 120 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (R$ 41) | R$ 11 | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,083 prices entered by 1,945 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.817
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 91% more expensive than in Brazil
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