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Cost of living in Babijn, Aruba, Aruba compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 59% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 15 (Dinar 5.971) | Dinar 4.667 | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (Dinar 5.971) | Dinar 4.500 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (Dinar 4.378) | Dinar 3.250 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.00 (Dinar 1.592) | Dinar 1.000 | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 8 (Dinar 3.184) | Dinar 1.100 | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Dinar 2.786) | Dinar 0.600 | + 364% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 36 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.000 | + 258% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (Dinar 3.184) | Dinar 1.100 | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (Dinar 1.990) | Dinar 1.500 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dinar 0.531 | - | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 24% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 2,500 (Dinar 995) | Dinar 400 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 225 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dinar 350 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dinar 250 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | Dinar 250 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 95 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Dinar 80 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 1% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dinar 8,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.83 (Dinar 0.728) | Dinar 0.750 | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 6 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dinar 2.500 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 3.000 | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 2% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 32 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 2.000 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dinar 1.000 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 (Dinar 2.412) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 95 (Dinar 38) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 9 (Dinar 3.582) | Dinar 2.100 | + 71% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on September 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 21% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,334
(ƒ 3,351)
in Babijn, Aruba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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