Cost of living in Aruba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 160% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 24 (₨951) | ₨389 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (₨715) | ₨279 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₨291) | ₨141 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.78 (₨110) | ₨52 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (₨199) | ₨72 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨258) | ₨37 | + 600% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨477) | ₨213 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨397) | ₨139 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨199) | ₨28 | + 620% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (₨354) | ₨129 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (₨795) | ₨824 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨268) | ₨83 | + 223% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (₨79) | ₨35 | + 128% | |
| Housing | + 289% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 289% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (₨123,042) | ₨31,378 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (₨79,474) | ₨19,773 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (₨17,882) | ₨4,071 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (₨79,474) | ₨24,077 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (₨59,606) | ₨13,885 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,201 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (₨7,947) | ₨746 | + 966% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (₨31,790) | ₨30,923 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨43,711) | ₨10,610 | + 312% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨377 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (₨497) | ₨285 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨3,676) | ₨2,358 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨4,470) | ₨2,617 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨7,947) | ₨3,804 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨10,928) | ₨2,819 | + 288% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨943,217 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (₨79) | ₨76 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (₨5,961) | ₨1,228 | + 385% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 193% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨108 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨596) | ₨209 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨5,961) | ₨1,006 | + 493% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨427) | ₨248 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₨397) | ₨172 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨1,113) | ₨234 | + 375% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨318) | ₨151 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (₨477) | ₨67 | + 608% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (₨1,192) | ₨244 | + 389% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (₨2,578) | ₨1,207 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 28 (₨1,122) | ₨473 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,814 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 276 (₨10,964) | ₨1,962 | + 459% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (₨636) | ₨686 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨221 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (₨439) | ₨228 | + 92% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.80 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨7,351) | ₨1,971 | + 273% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (₨427) | ₨245 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,835 prices entered by 2,281 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
39.737
INR
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Cost of living in Aruba is 165% more expensive than in India
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