Cost of living in Aruba compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 113% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (112元) | 43元 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (94元) | 37元 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (32元) | 17元 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 15 (56元) | 14元 | + 293% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (37元) | 16元 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (37元) | 9元 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (45元) | 48元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (37元) | 13元 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (19元) | 6元 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (33元) | 7元 | + 399% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (71元) | 97元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (25元) | 9元 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (12元) | 13元 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (11,608元) | 13,898元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (7,498元) | 8,379元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (1,687元) | 462元 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (7,498元) | 6,525元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (5,623元) | 4,376元 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 516元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (750元) | 140元 | + 435% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (2,999元) | 1,829元 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (4,124元) | 546元 | + 656% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (51元) | 66元 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (347元) | 511元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (422元) | 288元 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (750元) | 654元 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (1,031元) | 844元 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 75% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,501元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (7元) | 8元 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (562元) | 206元 | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (56元) | 27元 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (562元) | 386元 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (40元) | 30元 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (37元) | 19元 | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (105元) | 44元 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (30元) | 21元 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (45元) | 16元 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (167元) | 82元 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (243元) | 260元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (116元) | 122元 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (1,041元) | 319元 | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (72元) | 90元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (34元) | 31元 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (36元) | 19元 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (694元) | 410元 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (64元) | 38元 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,161 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 65% more expensive than in China
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