Cost of living in Aruba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 186% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 186% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (₨1,201) | ₨383 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 14 (₨649) | ₨358 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₨354) | ₨170 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.38 (₨211) | ₨60 | + 249% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (₨309) | ₨94 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 8 (₨382) | ₨45 | + 756% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨576) | ₨271 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (₨408) | ₨195 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (₨334) | ₨39 | + 762% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.98 (₨287) | ₨167 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 65 (₨3,122) | ₨965 | + 224% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨333) | ₨92 | + 261% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (₨96) | ₨41 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (₨120,087) | ₨45,094 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,800 (₨86,462) | ₨28,092 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (₨14,410) | ₨5,594 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,850 (₨88,864) | ₨26,703 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,250 (₨60,043) | ₨16,237 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 225 (₨10,808) | ₨4,587 | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (₨2,594) | ₨748 | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 556 (₨26,705) | ₨26,773 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (₨14,410) | ₨11,192 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 47 (₨2,258) | ₨462 | + 389% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (₨601) | ₨813 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨4,443) | ₨2,548 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨5,404) | ₨2,614 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨9,607) | ₨4,093 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨13,210) | ₨2,860 | + 362% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,943,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 5.19 (₨249) | ₨103 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 152 (₨7,301) | ₨1,421 | + 414% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨96 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨721) | ₨252 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨7,205) | ₨1,179 | + 511% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 3.89 (₨187) | ₨364 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 4.99 (₨240) | ₨246 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 4.37 (₨210) | ₨277 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (₨288) | ₨175 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 3.16 (₨152) | ₨88 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (₨1,358) | ₨306 | + 343% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 75 (₨3,603) | ₨1,435 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (₨1,441) | ₨661 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,775 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 180 (₨8,646) | ₨2,158 | + 301% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 18 (₨865) | ₨578 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (₨336) | ₨211 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (₨509) | ₨198 | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨8,886) | ₨1,852 | + 380% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨285 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 147% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,254 prices entered by 694 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 147% more expensive than in India
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