Cost of living in Aruba compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (100元) | 41元 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 14 (54元) | 38元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (29元) | 15元 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.38 (18元) | 14元 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (26元) | 16元 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 8 (32元) | 10元 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (48元) | 50元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (34元) | 16元 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (28元) | 6元 | + 329% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.98 (24元) | 7元 | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 65 (260元) | 89元 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (28元) | 8元 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (8元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (9,984元) | 11,256元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,800 (7,189元) | 5,248元 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (1,198元) | 450元 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,850 (7,388元) | 6,564元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,250 (4,992元) | 3,518元 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 225 (899元) | 296元 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (216元) | 100元 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 556 (2,220元) | 1,460元 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (1,198元) | 553元 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 47 (188元) | 43元 | + 337% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (50元) | 50元 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (369元) | 418元 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (449元) | 302元 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (799元) | 553元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (1,098元) | 705元 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 137,169元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 5.19 (21元) | 8元 | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 152 (607元) | 228元 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 45元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (60元) | 59元 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (599元) | 114元 | + 426% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 3.89 (16元) | 67元 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 4.99 (20元) | 57元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 4.37 (17元) | 25元 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (24元) | 6元 | + 288% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 3.16 (13元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (113元) | 64元 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 42% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 75 (300元) | 169元 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (120元) | 100元 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 180 (719元) | 320元 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 18 (72元) | 81元 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (28元) | 28元 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (42元) | 19元 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,680元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (739元) | 394元 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 25元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 738 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 62% more expensive than in China
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