- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (₨873) | ₨394 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (₨603) | ₨261 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.50 (₨216) | ₨143 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (₨105) | ₨51 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (₨138) | ₨71 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨256) | ₨38 | + 571% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨472) | ₨200 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨393) | ₨138 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨197) | ₨25 | + 698% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (₨108) | ₨122 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (₨590) | ₨836 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (₨248) | ₨82 | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (₨164) | ₨33 | + 402% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 3,096 (₨121,738) | ₨30,620 | + 298% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (₨110,094) | ₨20,629 | + 434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (₨11,796) | ₨4,565 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨24,219 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨14,731 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,655 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (₨4,325) | ₨806 | + 436% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (₨19,660) | ₨33,843 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨43,251) | ₨10,526 | + 311% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨394 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨582 | - | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨3,637) | ₨2,434 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨4,423) | ₨2,723 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (₨7,471) | ₨3,796 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨10,813) | ₨2,944 | + 267% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨878,740 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (₨83) | ₨78 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (₨2,163) | ₨1,379 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨128 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨590) | ₨275 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨5,898) | ₨1,366 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨423) | ₨254 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨1,101) | ₨228 | + 382% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨315) | ₨133 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (₨315) | ₨72 | + 340% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (₨1,180) | ₨275 | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (₨3,884) | ₨1,195 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (₨1,154) | ₨473 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,921 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (₨10,230) | ₨1,985 | + 415% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (₨531) | ₨593 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (₨315) | ₨206 | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,148 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨63 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (₨3,840) | ₨1,870 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (₨422) | ₨257 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,235 prices entered by 4,412 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
39.319
INR
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AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 91% more expensive than in India
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