Cost of living in Aruba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 272% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 272% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (₨1,293) | ₨341 | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (₨1,077) | ₨300 | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (₨366) | ₨161 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 15 (₨646) | ₨54 | + 1105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (₨431) | ₨83 | + 418% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (₨431) | ₨41 | + 952% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨517) | ₨216 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨431) | ₨152 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨215) | ₨29 | + 647% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (₨384) | ₨148 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (₨820) | ₨769 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨291) | ₨87 | + 234% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (₨140) | ₨35 | + 298% | |
| Housing | + 356% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 356% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (₨133,436) | ₨30,532 | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (₨86,188) | ₨19,328 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (₨19,392) | ₨4,991 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (₨86,188) | ₨22,933 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (₨64,641) | ₨14,192 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,664 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (₨8,619) | ₨511 | + 1588% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (₨34,475) | ₨29,159 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨47,403) | ₨12,774 | + 271% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨416 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (₨591) | ₨320 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 120% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨3,986) | ₨2,302 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨4,848) | ₨2,369 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨8,619) | ₨3,519 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨11,851) | ₨2,852 | + 316% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨980,422 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (₨86) | ₨108 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (₨6,464) | ₨1,489 | + 334% | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 198% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨140 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨646) | ₨303 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨6,464) | ₨823 | + 685% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨463) | ₨402 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₨431) | ₨188 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨1,207) | ₨240 | + 403% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨345) | ₨152 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (₨517) | ₨72 | + 620% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (₨1,915) | ₨353 | + 443% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 131% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Aruba | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (₨2,795) | ₨1,347 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (₨1,337) | ₨591 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,642 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (₨11,967) | ₨2,079 | + 476% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (₨829) | ₨594 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (₨388) | ₨228 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (₨416) | ₨175 | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,806 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨7,972) | ₨1,432 | + 457% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (₨733) | ₨237 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 198% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,471 prices entered by 974 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 198% more expensive than in India
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