Cost of living in Aruba compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (Rp 217,438) | Rp 54,762 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 14 (Rp 117,530) | Rp 59,127 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (Rp 64,010) | Rp 30,882 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.38 (Rp 38,125) | Rp 23,424 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (Rp 56,035) | Rp 29,260 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 8 (Rp 69,145) | Rp 13,924 | + 397% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Rp 104,370) | Rp 85,378 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (Rp 73,842) | Rp 46,085 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (Rp 60,448) | Rp 20,007 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.98 (Rp 52,011) | Rp 34,828 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 65 (Rp 565,339) | Rp 346,370 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (Rp 60,359) | Rp 19,943 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (Rp 17,395) | Rp 19,984 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (Rp 21,743,821) | Rp 21,980,300 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,800 (Rp 15,655,551) | Rp 12,062,800 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (Rp 2,609,259) | Rp 2,028,600 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,850 (Rp 16,090,428) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,250 (Rp 10,871,911) | Rp 4,666,280 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 225 (Rp 1,956,944) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (Rp 469,667) | Rp 378,883 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 556 (Rp 4,835,391) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (Rp 2,609,259) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 47 (Rp 408,784) | Rp 91,402 | + 347% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (Rp 108,897) | Rp 89,674 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (Rp 804,521) | Rp 789,983 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (Rp 978,472) | Rp 508,463 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (Rp 1,739,506) | Rp 1,328,490 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (Rp 2,391,820) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 185% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,406,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 5.19 (Rp 45,100) | Rp 12,463 | + 262% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 152 (Rp 1,322,024) | Rp 199,904 | + 561% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (Rp 130,463) | Rp 96,147 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (Rp 1,304,629) | Rp 275,446 | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 3.89 (Rp 33,833) | Rp 66,604 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 4.99 (Rp 43,401) | Rp 26,592 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 4.37 (Rp 38,025) | Rp 33,023 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (Rp 52,185) | Rp 27,953 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 3.16 (Rp 27,516) | Rp 11,693 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (Rp 245,850) | Rp 84,361 | + 191% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 75 (Rp 652,315) | Rp 245,575 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (Rp 260,926) | Rp 104,570 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 180 (Rp 1,565,555) | Rp 363,253 | + 331% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 18 (Rp 156,556) | Rp 149,637 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (Rp 60,883) | Rp 38,584 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (Rp 92,243) | Rp 50,891 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 7,628,420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 3,584 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (Rp 1,609,043) | Rp 463,013 | + 248% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 40,054 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 838 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Aruba is 94% more expensive than in Indonesia
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