Cost of living in Aruba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 28 (Taka 1,331) | Taka 228 | + 483% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (Taka 863) | Taka 356 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (Taka 345) | Taka 188 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.73 (Taka 176) | Taka 76 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (Taka 235) | Taka 106 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Taka 306) | Taka 57 | + 441% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Taka 565) | Taka 511 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (Taka 471) | Taka 159 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (Taka 235) | Taka 30 | + 685% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (Taka 420) | Taka 448 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (Taka 897) | Taka 1,508 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (Taka 318) | Taka 103 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (Taka 153) | Taka 42 | + 265% | |
| 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 145,824) | Taka 64,159 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (Taka 94,189) | Taka 35,369 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (Taka 21,193) | Taka 4,449 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (Taka 94,189) | Taka 39,073 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (Taka 70,642) | Taka 22,885 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,140 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (Taka 9,419) | Taka 1,111 | + 748% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (Taka 37,676) | Taka 37,922 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (Taka 51,804) | Taka 15,038 | + 244% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (Taka 645) | Taka 621 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (Taka 4,356) | Taka 1,987 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (Taka 5,298) | Taka 2,314 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (Taka 9,419) | Taka 6,592 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (Taka 12,951) | Taka 4,486 | + 189% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 84% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,688,560 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (Taka 94) | Taka 94 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (Taka 7,064) | Taka 2,108 | + 235% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 189% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 129 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (Taka 706) | Taka 491 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (Taka 7,064) | Taka 1,039 | + 580% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (Taka 506) | Taka 405 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Taka 471) | Taka 230 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (Taka 1,319) | Taka 411 | + 221% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (Taka 377) | Taka 82 | + 360% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (Taka 565) | Taka 100 | + 468% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (Taka 2,093) | Taka 240 | + 772% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (Taka 3,055) | Taka 1,281 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (Taka 1,461) | Taka 958 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (Taka 13,078) | Taka 2,103 | + 522% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (Taka 906) | Taka 1,179 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (Taka 424) | Taka 284 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (Taka 455) | Taka 632 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 6.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (Taka 8,713) | Taka 1,420 | + 514% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (Taka 801) | Taka 266 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,224 prices entered by 281 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
47.095
BDT
/
AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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