Cost of living in Aruba compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 143% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (Rp 248,280) | Rp 45,378 | + 447% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (Rp 206,900) | Rp 54,330 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (Rp 70,346) | Rp 27,591 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 9 (Rp 73,325) | Rp 19,722 | + 272% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 8 (Rp 65,822) | Rp 26,707 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (Rp 82,760) | Rp 18,501 | + 347% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Rp 99,312) | Rp 56,542 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (Rp 82,760) | Rp 42,973 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (Rp 41,380) | Rp 22,558 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (Rp 73,820) | Rp 34,959 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (Rp 157,550) | Rp 337,317 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (Rp 55,887) | Rp 20,426 | + 174% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (Rp 26,873) | Rp 17,971 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (Rp 25,625,806) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (Rp 16,552,000) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (Rp 3,724,200) | Rp 496,641 | + 650% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (Rp 16,552,000) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (Rp 12,414,000) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (Rp 446,904) | Rp 400,530 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 650 (Rp 5,379,400) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (Rp 9,103,600) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 570% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 43,866 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Rp 99,312) | Rp 71,573 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (Rp 765,530) | Rp 624,572 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (Rp 931,050) | Rp 439,901 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (Rp 1,655,200) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (Rp 2,275,900) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 168% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.95 (Rp 24,414) | Rp 11,904 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (Rp 1,241,400) | Rp 150,291 | + 726% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 200% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 36,367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (Rp 124,140) | Rp 60,467 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (Rp 1,241,400) | Rp 313,421 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (Rp 88,967) | Rp 130,123 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Rp 82,760) | Rp 19,595 | + 322% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (Rp 231,728) | Rp 34,558 | + 571% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (Rp 66,208) | Rp 30,035 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (Rp 99,312) | Rp 15,580 | + 537% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (Rp 367,822) | Rp 88,350 | + 316% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Aruba | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (Rp 536,822) | Rp 216,012 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (Rp 256,693) | Rp 104,481 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (Rp 2,298,171) | Rp 383,761 | + 499% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (Rp 159,155) | Rp 162,937 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (Rp 74,484) | Rp 36,298 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (Rp 79,907) | Rp 40,791 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (Rp 1,531,060) | Rp 496,553 | + 208% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (Rp 140,692) | Rp 35,528 | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 609 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Aruba is 124% more expensive than in Indonesia
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