Cost of living in Aruba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (₨1,154) | ₨378 | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (₨808) | ₨353 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₨340) | ₨171 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.38 (₨202) | ₨58 | + 248% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (₨297) | ₨84 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 8 (₨367) | ₨45 | + 720% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨554) | ₨255 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (₨392) | ₨176 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (₨321) | ₨32 | + 907% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.98 (₨276) | ₨169 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 65 (₨3,001) | ₨847 | + 254% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨320) | ₨96 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (₨92) | ₨40 | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (₨115,421) | ₨54,265 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,800 (₨83,103) | ₨31,900 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (₨13,851) | ₨4,734 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,850 (₨85,412) | ₨29,878 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,250 (₨57,711) | ₨17,317 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 225 (₨10,388) | ₨4,834 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (₨2,493) | ₨712 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 556 (₨25,667) | ₨30,621 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (₨13,851) | ₨11,138 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 47 (₨2,170) | ₨532 | + 308% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (₨578) | ₨530 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨4,271) | ₨2,548 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨5,194) | ₨2,934 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨9,234) | ₨4,380 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨12,696) | ₨3,418 | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 147% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,030,960 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 4.38 (₨202) | ₨104 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 152 (₨7,018) | ₨1,120 | + 527% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨141 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨693) | ₨318 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨6,925) | ₨871 | + 695% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 3.89 (₨180) | ₨372 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 4.99 (₨230) | ₨187 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 4.37 (₨202) | ₨288 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (₨277) | ₨162 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 3.16 (₨146) | ₨88 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (₨1,263) | ₨311 | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 75 (₨3,463) | ₨1,430 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (₨1,385) | ₨692 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,394 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 180 (₨8,310) | ₨1,961 | + 324% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 18 (₨831) | ₨882 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (₨323) | ₨211 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (₨490) | ₨187 | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,020 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨8,541) | ₨1,641 | + 421% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (₨785) | ₨303 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,876 prices entered by 1,210 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 139% more expensive than in India
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