Cost of living in Aruba compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 190% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 28 (₨1,171) | ₨377 | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (₨759) | ₨292 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₨303) | ₨141 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.73 (₨155) | ₨52 | + 195% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (₨207) | ₨75 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨269) | ₨37 | + 627% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨497) | ₨230 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨414) | ₨145 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨207) | ₨32 | + 554% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (₨369) | ₨138 | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (₨788) | ₨734 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨280) | ₨86 | + 227% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (₨134) | ₨35 | + 282% | |
| Housing | + 338% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 338% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (₨128,225) | ₨33,563 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (₨82,822) | ₨19,910 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (₨18,635) | ₨4,361 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (₨82,822) | ₨18,231 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (₨62,117) | ₨11,729 | + 430% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,059 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (₨8,282) | ₨704 | + 1076% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (₨33,129) | ₨29,822 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨45,552) | ₨10,549 | + 332% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨406 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (₨567) | ₨216 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨3,831) | ₨2,370 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨4,659) | ₨2,497 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨8,282) | ₨3,626 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨11,388) | ₨2,705 | + 321% | |
| 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 | - | ₨938,472 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (₨83) | ₨82 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (₨6,212) | ₨1,148 | + 441% | |
| Personal Care | + 219% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨101 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨621) | ₨203 | + 206% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨6,212) | ₨635 | + 879% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨445) | ₨322 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₨414) | ₨168 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨1,160) | ₨258 | + 349% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨331) | ₨139 | + 138% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (₨497) | ₨71 | + 596% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (₨1,840) | ₨225 | + 718% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 132% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (₨2,686) | ₨1,213 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (₨1,284) | ₨478 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,621 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (₨11,499) | ₨1,508 | + 663% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (₨796) | ₨509 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (₨373) | ₨182 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (₨400) | ₨187 | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,100 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.97 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨7,661) | ₨1,492 | + 413% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (₨704) | ₨270 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,026 prices entered by 1,902 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 185% more expensive than in India
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