- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (Taka 1,045) | Taka 328 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (Taka 708) | Taka 415 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.50 (Taka 254) | Taka 169 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (Taka 123) | Taka 74 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (Taka 162) | Taka 97 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Taka 300) | Taka 63 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Taka 554) | Taka 359 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (Taka 462) | Taka 146 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (Taka 231) | Taka 24 | + 882% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (Taka 127) | Taka 304 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (Taka 693) | Taka 2,421 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (Taka 292) | Taka 101 | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (Taka 193) | Taka 44 | + 339% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 2,660 (Taka 122,882) | Taka 42,189 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (Taka 129,349) | Taka 32,498 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (Taka 13,859) | Taka 3,873 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 42,062 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 24,788 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,366 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (Taka 5,082) | Taka 2,008 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (Taka 23,098) | Taka 43,783 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (Taka 50,816) | Taka 14,583 | + 248% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 292 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 116% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (Taka 4,273) | Taka 2,177 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (Taka 5,197) | Taka 2,485 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (Taka 8,777) | Taka 4,501 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (Taka 12,704) | Taka 3,784 | + 236% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 2% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,124,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (Taka 97) | Taka 92 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (Taka 2,541) | Taka 2,504 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (Taka 693) | Taka 476 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (Taka 6,929) | Taka 1,238 | + 460% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (Taka 497) | Taka 370 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (Taka 1,293) | Taka 344 | + 276% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (Taka 370) | Taka 90 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (Taka 370) | Taka 110 | + 237% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (Taka 1,386) | Taka 326 | + 326% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (Taka 4,563) | Taka 1,455 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (Taka 1,355) | Taka 756 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (Taka 12,020) | Taka 4,971 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (Taka 624) | Taka 1,315 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 516 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (Taka 370) | Taka 564 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (Taka 4,512) | Taka 2,557 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (Taka 496) | Taka 228 | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,588 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
46.196
BDT
/
AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 63% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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