Cost of living in Aruba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 28 (₨1,184) | ₨377 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (₨767) | ₨295 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₨306) | ₨142 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.73 (₨156) | ₨52 | + 199% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (₨209) | ₨75 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨272) | ₨37 | + 635% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨502) | ₨231 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨419) | ₨147 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨209) | ₨32 | + 563% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (₨373) | ₨138 | + 171% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (₨797) | ₨733 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨283) | ₨85 | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (₨136) | ₨35 | + 286% | |
| Housing | + 340% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 340% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (₨129,653) | ₨33,762 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (₨83,744) | ₨20,076 | + 317% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (₨18,842) | ₨4,413 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (₨83,744) | ₨18,268 | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (₨62,808) | ₨11,671 | + 438% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,084 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (₨8,374) | ₨707 | + 1085% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (₨33,498) | ₨29,742 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨46,059) | ₨10,549 | + 337% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨406 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (₨574) | ₨216 | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨3,873) | ₨2,365 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨4,711) | ₨2,490 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨8,374) | ₨3,647 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨11,515) | ₨2,705 | + 326% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨945,162 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (₨84) | ₨82 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (₨6,281) | ₨1,126 | + 458% | |
| Personal Care | + 222% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 222% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨102 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨628) | ₨205 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨6,281) | ₨635 | + 889% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨450) | ₨319 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₨419) | ₨169 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨1,172) | ₨261 | + 349% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨335) | ₨137 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (₨502) | ₨71 | + 611% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (₨1,861) | ₨227 | + 721% | |
| Entertainment | + 136% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (₨2,716) | ₨1,211 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (₨1,299) | ₨479 | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,629 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (₨11,627) | ₨1,521 | + 665% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (₨805) | ₨509 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (₨377) | ₨181 | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (₨404) | ₨187 | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,098 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.97 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨7,746) | ₨1,484 | + 422% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (₨712) | ₨269 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,787 prices entered by 1,869 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 187% more expensive than in India
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