Cost of living in Aruba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 163% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (Taka 1,699) | Taka 273 | + 523% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 14 (Taka 919) | Taka 550 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (Taka 500) | Taka 205 | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.38 (Taka 298) | Taka 92 | + 224% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (Taka 438) | Taka 154 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 8 (Taka 540) | Taka 88 | + 517% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Taka 816) | Taka 475 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (Taka 577) | Taka 309 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (Taka 472) | Taka 57 | + 724% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.98 (Taka 406) | Taka 403 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 65 (Taka 4,418) | Taka 1,469 | + 201% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (Taka 472) | Taka 137 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (Taka 136) | Taka 77 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 238% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (Taka 169,940) | Taka 38,619 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,800 (Taka 122,357) | Taka 21,828 | + 461% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (Taka 20,393) | Taka 5,017 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,850 (Taka 125,756) | Taka 25,126 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,250 (Taka 84,970) | Taka 15,134 | + 461% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 225 (Taka 15,295) | Taka 10,000 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (Taka 3,671) | Taka 1,412 | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 556 (Taka 37,791) | Taka 44,973 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (Taka 20,393) | Taka 9,570 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 47 (Taka 3,195) | Taka 533 | + 499% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (Taka 851) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 215% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 215% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (Taka 6,288) | Taka 2,114 | + 197% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (Taka 7,647) | Taka 2,450 | + 212% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (Taka 13,595) | Taka 4,870 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (Taka 18,693) | Taka 4,397 | + 325% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 152% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 5.19 (Taka 352) | Taka 116 | + 205% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 152 (Taka 10,332) | Taka 2,408 | + 329% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 64% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 836 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (Taka 1,020) | Taka 682 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (Taka 10,196) | Taka 1,500 | + 580% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 3.89 (Taka 264) | Taka 360 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 4.99 (Taka 339) | Taka 411 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 4.37 (Taka 297) | Taka 625 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (Taka 408) | Taka 102 | + 301% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 3.16 (Taka 215) | Taka 129 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (Taka 1,921) | Taka 380 | + 406% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 75 (Taka 5,098) | Taka 1,745 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (Taka 2,039) | Taka 1,011 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 180 (Taka 12,236) | Taka 3,597 | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 18 (Taka 1,224) | Taka 1,519 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (Taka 476) | Taka 253 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (Taka 721) | Taka 571 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (Taka 12,576) | Taka 2,365 | + 432% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 329 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 398 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 154% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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