Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Brazil
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Food | + 211% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 211% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (R$ 198) | R$ 36 | + 452% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (R$ 58) | R$ 35 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 164% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.49 | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 147% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (R$ 48) | R$ 26 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 332% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.78 | + 208% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.92 | + 181% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (R$ 182) | R$ 44 | + 314% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 141% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.96 | + 68% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 71% 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$ 6,849) | R$ 3,740 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (R$ 2,410) | R$ 2,469 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (R$ 1,502) | R$ 622 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (R$ 4,186) | R$ 2,712 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (R$ 1,903) | R$ 1,673 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (R$ 496) | R$ 613 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (R$ 252) | R$ 91 | + 178% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (R$ 1,894) | R$ 1,939 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (R$ 862) | R$ 659 | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (R$ 83) | R$ 30 | + 174% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 5% | |
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$ 314) | R$ 258 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (R$ 150) | R$ 252 | - 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (R$ 657) | R$ 405 | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (R$ 671) | R$ 314 | + 114% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 77% 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$ 115,003) | R$ 117,955 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.48 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (R$ 548) | R$ 233 | + 135% | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 63% 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$ 238) | R$ 259 | - 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (R$ 44) | R$ 23 | + 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (R$ 48) | R$ 19 | + 150% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 255% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (R$ 35) | R$ 5.33 | + 549% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (R$ 74) | R$ 55 | + 35% | |
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$ 245) | R$ 111 | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (R$ 92) | R$ 64 | + 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 239 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (R$ 398) | R$ 199 | + 100% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 140% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (R$ 3,030) | R$ 4,422 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (R$ 1.37) | R$ 1.26 | + 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (R$ 328) | R$ 132 | + 148% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (R$ 58) | R$ 11 | + 419% | |
TOTAL | + 89% |

These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 89% more expensive than in Brazil
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