Cost of living in Aruba compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 24 (95元) | 42元 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (72元) | 34元 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (29元) | 15元 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.78 (11元) | 15元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (20元) | 13元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (26元) | 8元 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (48元) | 53元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (40元) | 14元 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (20元) | 5.82元 | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (36元) | 5.36元 | + 563% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (80元) | 103元 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (27元) | 8元 | + 253% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (8元) | 15元 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 116% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (12,333元) | 8,839元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (7,966元) | 4,621元 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (1,792元) | 386元 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (7,966元) | 5,293元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (5,974元) | 3,034元 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 280元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (797元) | 87元 | + 814% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (3,186元) | 2,283元 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (4,381元) | 525元 | + 734% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (50元) | 50元 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (368元) | 447元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (448元) | 235元 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (797元) | 608元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (1,095元) | 568元 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 105% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 129,883元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (8元) | 7元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (597元) | 151元 | + 297% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 32元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (60元) | 34元 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (597元) | 357元 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (43元) | 40元 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (40元) | 50元 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (112元) | 33元 | + 241% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (32元) | 8元 | + 294% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (48元) | 11元 | + 344% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (119元) | 74元 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (258元) | 179元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 28 (112元) | 96元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 276 (1,099元) | 359元 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (64元) | 67元 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 32元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (44元) | 28元 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,283元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (737元) | 312元 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,486 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 91% more expensive than in China
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