Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Brazil
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Food | + 184% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 184% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (R$ 70) | R$ 28 | + 152% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (R$ 48) | R$ 27 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 200% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.88 | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.58 | + 163% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (R$ 37) | R$ 18 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 285% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.56 | + 147% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (R$ 33) | R$ 4.85 | + 578% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (R$ 51) | R$ 38 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 151% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.38 | + 290% | |
Housing | + 230% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 230% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (R$ 12,495) | R$ 3,105 | + 302% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (R$ 5,105) | R$ 1,827 | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (R$ 1,131) | R$ 491 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (R$ 7,872) | R$ 2,079 | + 279% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (R$ 2,811) | R$ 1,300 | + 116% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (R$ 1,648) | R$ 370 | + 345% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (R$ 214) | R$ 79 | + 171% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (R$ 1,925) | R$ 1,688 | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (R$ 1,510) | R$ 468 | + 223% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (R$ 55) | R$ 23 | + 145% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 113% | |
Clothes | + 75% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (R$ 382) | R$ 210 | + 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (R$ 307) | R$ 194 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (R$ 565) | R$ 326 | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (R$ 762) | R$ 247 | + 208% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (R$ 154,691) | R$ 88,168 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (R$ 5.75) | R$ 4.49 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (R$ 340) | R$ 224 | + 52% | |
Personal Care | + 96% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (R$ 102) | R$ 41 | + 152% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (R$ 163) | R$ 219 | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (R$ 45) | R$ 15 | + 203% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 96% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 108% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.95 | + 204% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.10 | + 320% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (R$ 109) | R$ 43 | + 152% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (R$ 217) | R$ 94 | + 132% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (R$ 98) | R$ 53 | + 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 224 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (R$ 420) | R$ 184 | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (R$ 51) | R$ 25 | + 103% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 127% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (R$ 3,441) | R$ 3,562 | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (R$ 1.56) | R$ 1.27 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (R$ 338) | R$ 117 | + 190% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (R$ 41) | R$ 10 | + 299% | |
TOTAL | + 122% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 122% more expensive than in Brazil
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