Cost of living in Aruba compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (Taka 1,460) | Taka 535 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (Taka 1,217) | Taka 449 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (Taka 414) | Taka 240 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 15 (Taka 730) | Taka 102 | + 615% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (Taka 487) | Taka 133 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (Taka 487) | Taka 80 | + 511% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Taka 584) | Taka 347 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (Taka 487) | Taka 207 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (Taka 243) | Taka 26 | + 827% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (Taka 434) | Taka 571 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (Taka 926) | Taka 1,347 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (Taka 329) | Taka 112 | + 194% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (Taka 158) | Taka 53 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 261% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 261% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (Taka 150,691) | Taka 43,087 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (Taka 97,333) | Taka 21,416 | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (Taka 21,900) | Taka 4,489 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (Taka 97,333) | Taka 37,342 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (Taka 73,000) | Taka 20,129 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,105 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (Taka 9,733) | Taka 947 | + 928% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (Taka 38,933) | Taka 36,542 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (Taka 53,533) | Taka 16,205 | + 230% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 369 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (Taka 667) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (Taka 4,502) | Taka 2,612 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (Taka 5,475) | Taka 3,117 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (Taka 9,733) | Taka 9,947 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (Taka 13,383) | Taka 6,827 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 114% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (Taka 97) | Taka 91 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (Taka 7,300) | Taka 1,696 | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 296 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (Taka 730) | Taka 1,395 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (Taka 7,300) | Taka 1,191 | + 513% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (Taka 523) | Taka 498 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Taka 487) | Taka 208 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (Taka 1,363) | Taka 690 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (Taka 389) | Taka 173 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (Taka 584) | Taka 229 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (Taka 2,163) | Taka 304 | + 612% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 96% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Aruba | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (Taka 3,157) | Taka 1,410 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (Taka 1,509) | Taka 885 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (Taka 13,514) | Taka 3,617 | + 274% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (Taka 936) | Taka 1,328 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (Taka 438) | Taka 393 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (Taka 470) | Taka 594 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (Taka 9,003) | Taka 1,057 | + 752% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (Taka 827) | Taka 264 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 604 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
48.667
BDT
/
AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 140% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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