- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (₨905) | ₨417 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (₨613) | ₨266 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.50 (₨220) | ₨142 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (₨107) | ₨52 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (₨140) | ₨72 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨260) | ₨40 | + 548% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨480) | ₨201 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨400) | ₨139 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨200) | ₨25 | + 711% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (₨110) | ₨121 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (₨600) | ₨837 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (₨253) | ₨82 | + 210% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (₨167) | ₨33 | + 412% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 2,660 (₨106,378) | ₨30,924 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (₨111,977) | ₨21,218 | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (₨11,998) | ₨4,392 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨25,259 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨15,771 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,882 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (₨4,399) | ₨846 | + 420% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (₨19,996) | ₨33,568 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨43,991) | ₨10,536 | + 318% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨379 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨533 | - | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨3,699) | ₨2,409 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨4,499) | ₨2,705 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (₨7,598) | ₨3,724 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨10,998) | ₨2,922 | + 276% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨881,136 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (₨84) | ₨78 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (₨2,200) | ₨1,326 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨135 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨600) | ₨284 | + 111% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨5,999) | ₨1,544 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨430) | ₨254 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨1,120) | ₨228 | + 391% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨320) | ₨132 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (₨320) | ₨71 | + 352% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (₨1,200) | ₨278 | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (₨3,950) | ₨1,199 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (₨1,173) | ₨471 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,961 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (₨10,405) | ₨1,797 | + 479% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (₨540) | ₨635 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨196 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (₨321) | ₨206 | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,498 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (₨3,906) | ₨1,862 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (₨429) | ₨248 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,490 prices entered by 4,680 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
39.992
INR
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Cost of living in Aruba is 92% more expensive than in India
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