Cost of living in Aruba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 187% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (Taka 1,787) | Taka 324 | + 452% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (Taka 1,489) | Taka 492 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (Taka 506) | Taka 196 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 9 (Taka 528) | Taka 92 | + 471% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 8 (Taka 474) | Taka 135 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (Taka 596) | Taka 78 | + 664% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Taka 715) | Taka 608 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (Taka 596) | Taka 223 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (Taka 298) | Taka 33 | + 809% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (Taka 531) | Taka 384 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (Taka 1,134) | Taka 1,406 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (Taka 402) | Taka 111 | + 261% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (Taka 193) | Taka 70 | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 209% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (Taka 184,425) | Taka 43,758 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (Taka 119,122) | Taka 25,202 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (Taka 26,803) | Taka 3,035 | + 783% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (Taka 119,122) | Taka 22,952 | + 419% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (Taka 89,342) | Taka 18,549 | + 382% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 7,137 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (Taka 3,216) | Taka 1,213 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 650 (Taka 38,715) | Taka 31,061 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (Taka 65,517) | Taka 17,904 | + 266% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 417 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Taka 715) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (Taka 5,509) | Taka 2,410 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (Taka 6,701) | Taka 3,066 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (Taka 11,912) | Taka 6,410 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (Taka 16,379) | Taka 4,273 | + 283% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 106% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.95 (Taka 176) | Taka 107 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (Taka 8,934) | Taka 2,440 | + 266% | |
| Personal Care | + 194% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 194% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 285 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (Taka 893) | Taka 513 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (Taka 8,934) | Taka 1,500 | + 496% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (Taka 640) | Taka 425 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Taka 596) | Taka 333 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (Taka 1,668) | Taka 376 | + 344% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (Taka 476) | Taka 85 | + 460% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (Taka 715) | Taka 89 | + 705% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (Taka 2,647) | Taka 445 | + 495% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (Taka 3,863) | Taka 1,308 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (Taka 1,847) | Taka 852 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (Taka 16,540) | Taka 2,051 | + 706% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (Taka 1,145) | Taka 999 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (Taka 536) | Taka 248 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (Taka 575) | Taka 564 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (Taka 11,019) | Taka 2,601 | + 324% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (Taka 1,013) | Taka 287 | + 252% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 691 prices entered by 254 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
59.561
BDT
/
AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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