- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 71% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (Taka 1,036) | Taka 381 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (Taka 715) | Taka 426 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.50 (Taka 256) | Taka 225 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (Taka 125) | Taka 75 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (Taka 163) | Taka 102 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Taka 303) | Taka 56 | + 441% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Taka 559) | Taka 370 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (Taka 466) | Taka 148 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (Taka 233) | Taka 25 | + 847% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (Taka 128) | Taka 317 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (Taka 699) | Taka 2,417 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (Taka 295) | Taka 101 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (Taka 195) | Taka 47 | + 315% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 3,096 (Taka 144,352) | Taka 42,771 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (Taka 130,545) | Taka 34,396 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (Taka 13,987) | Taka 3,954 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Taka 44,270 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 26,672 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,605 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (Taka 5,129) | Taka 2,007 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (Taka 23,312) | Taka 46,846 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (Taka 51,286) | Taka 14,696 | + 249% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 299 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 545 | - | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 107% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (Taka 4,313) | Taka 2,215 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (Taka 5,245) | Taka 2,647 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (Taka 8,858) | Taka 4,735 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (Taka 12,821) | Taka 4,152 | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (Taka 98) | Taka 85 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (Taka 2,564) | Taka 2,190 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 148% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 419 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (Taka 699) | Taka 522 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (Taka 6,994) | Taka 1,181 | + 492% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (Taka 501) | Taka 370 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 312 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (Taka 1,305) | Taka 361 | + 262% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (Taka 373) | Taka 91 | + 308% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (Taka 373) | Taka 107 | + 249% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (Taka 1,399) | Taka 308 | + 354% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (Taka 4,605) | Taka 951 | + 384% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (Taka 1,368) | Taka 760 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,046 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (Taka 12,131) | Taka 2,831 | + 329% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (Taka 629) | Taka 1,364 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (Taka 374) | Taka 501 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (Taka 4,554) | Taka 2,792 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (Taka 501) | Taka 232 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,278 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
46.623
BDT
/
AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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