Cost of living in Aruba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 24 (Taka 1,129) | Taka 264 | + 328% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (Taka 849) | Taka 397 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (Taka 345) | Taka 160 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.78 (Taka 131) | Taka 81 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (Taka 236) | Taka 116 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Taka 307) | Taka 52 | + 493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Taka 566) | Taka 434 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (Taka 472) | Taka 186 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (Taka 236) | Taka 25 | + 841% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (Taka 421) | Taka 426 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (Taka 944) | Taka 1,872 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (Taka 319) | Taka 102 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (Taka 94) | Taka 41 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 194% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (Taka 146,124) | Taka 48,433 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (Taka 94,383) | Taka 27,702 | + 241% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (Taka 21,236) | Taka 4,496 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (Taka 94,383) | Taka 34,541 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (Taka 70,787) | Taka 19,179 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,784 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (Taka 9,438) | Taka 1,257 | + 651% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (Taka 37,753) | Taka 35,775 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (Taka 51,911) | Taka 12,836 | + 304% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 341 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (Taka 590) | Taka 1,289 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 200% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (Taka 4,365) | Taka 1,687 | + 159% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (Taka 5,309) | Taka 1,618 | + 228% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (Taka 9,438) | Taka 4,829 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (Taka 12,978) | Taka 3,696 | + 251% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 1,708,220 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (Taka 94) | Taka 96 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (Taka 7,079) | Taka 2,184 | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 179% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 189 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (Taka 708) | Taka 588 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (Taka 7,079) | Taka 914 | + 674% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (Taka 507) | Taka 560 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Taka 472) | Taka 256 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (Taka 1,321) | Taka 340 | + 288% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (Taka 378) | Taka 87 | + 334% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (Taka 566) | Taka 102 | + 453% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (Taka 1,416) | Taka 231 | + 512% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (Taka 3,061) | Taka 1,040 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 28 (Taka 1,332) | Taka 878 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 276 (Taka 13,021) | Taka 2,200 | + 492% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (Taka 756) | Taka 1,227 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 362 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (Taka 522) | Taka 540 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (Taka 8,730) | Taka 1,903 | + 359% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 270 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,251 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
47.191
BDT
/
AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 130% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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