Cost of living in Aruba compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 106% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (118元) | 46元 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (98元) | 40元 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (33元) | 16元 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 9 (35元) | 18元 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 8 (31元) | 19元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (39元) | 11元 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (47元) | 63元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (39元) | 15元 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (20元) | 6元 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (35元) | 7元 | + 378% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (75元) | 118元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (27元) | 8元 | + 215% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (13元) | 16元 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (12,171元) | 15,059元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (7,861元) | 9,006元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (1,769元) | 421元 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (7,861元) | 7,547元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (5,896元) | 4,347元 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 262元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (212元) | 115元 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 650 (2,555元) | 1,143元 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (4,324元) | 589元 | + 635% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (47元) | 51元 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (364元) | 529元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (442元) | 248元 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (786元) | 626元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (1,081元) | 828元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 82% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 161,247元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.95 (12元) | 9元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (590元) | 204元 | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 76% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 39元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (59元) | 27元 | + 120% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (590元) | 391元 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (42元) | 53元 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (39元) | 33元 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (110元) | 34元 | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (31元) | 13元 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (47元) | 15元 | + 220% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (175元) | 74元 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Aruba | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (255元) | 265元 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (122元) | 110元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (1,091元) | 348元 | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (76元) | 79元 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (35元) | 29元 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (38元) | 18元 | + 112% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (727元) | 410元 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (67元) | 24元 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,342 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 56% more expensive than in China
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