Cost of living in Aruba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 189% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 28 (₨1,156) | ₨369 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (₨749) | ₨292 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₨299) | ₨142 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.73 (₨153) | ₨52 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (₨204) | ₨73 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨266) | ₨36 | + 635% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨491) | ₨227 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨409) | ₨140 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨204) | ₨31 | + 564% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (₨365) | ₨132 | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (₨778) | ₨772 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨276) | ₨86 | + 222% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (₨133) | ₨36 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 332% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 332% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (₨126,602) | ₨33,231 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (₨81,774) | ₨19,879 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (₨18,399) | ₨4,541 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (₨81,774) | ₨19,026 | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (₨61,330) | ₨12,499 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,334 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (₨8,177) | ₨676 | + 1109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (₨32,710) | ₨29,555 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨44,976) | ₨10,444 | + 331% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨411 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (₨560) | ₨211 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨3,782) | ₨2,314 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨4,600) | ₨2,579 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨8,177) | ₨3,601 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨11,244) | ₨2,719 | + 314% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨918,724 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (₨82) | ₨80 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (₨6,133) | ₨1,156 | + 430% | |
| Personal Care | + 218% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 218% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨613) | ₨212 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨6,133) | ₨624 | + 882% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨440) | ₨316 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₨409) | ₨161 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨1,145) | ₨254 | + 350% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨327) | ₨140 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (₨491) | ₨68 | + 617% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (₨1,817) | ₨239 | + 659% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (₨2,652) | ₨1,195 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (₨1,268) | ₨471 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (₨11,354) | ₨1,629 | + 597% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (₨786) | ₨568 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (₨368) | ₨193 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (₨395) | ₨189 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨7,564) | ₨1,589 | + 376% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (₨695) | ₨271 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,138 prices entered by 2,105 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 181% more expensive than in India
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