- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (86元) | 53元 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (59元) | 34元 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.50 (21元) | 15元 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (10元) | 15元 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (25元) | 8元 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (46元) | 61元 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (38元) | 13元 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (19元) | 7元 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (11元) | 5.78元 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (57元) | 111元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (24元) | 8元 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (16元) | 12元 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 3,096 (11,824元) | 9,733元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (10,694元) | 4,487元 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (1,146元) | 446元 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,612元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,578元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 325元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (420元) | 85元 | + 392% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (1,910元) | 2,229元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (4,201元) | 670元 | + 527% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (353元) | 545元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (430元) | 270元 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (726元) | 612元 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (1,050元) | 685元 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,984元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (8元) | 7元 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (210元) | 153元 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 27元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (57元) | 34元 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (573元) | 456元 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (41元) | 28元 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (107元) | 37元 | + 188% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (31元) | 10元 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (31元) | 14元 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (115元) | 60元 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (377元) | 155元 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (112元) | 87元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 749元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (994元) | 368元 | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (52元) | 60元 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (31元) | 34元 | - 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,274元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (373元) | 300元 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (41元) | 20元 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,420 prices entered by 556 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.819
CNY
/
AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 47% more expensive than in China
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