Cost of living in Aruba compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 28 (Rp 228,137) | Rp 48,150 | + 374% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (Rp 147,864) | Rp 54,896 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (Rp 59,075) | Rp 30,099 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.73 (Rp 30,133) | Rp 20,477 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (Rp 40,353) | Rp 25,804 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Rp 52,458) | Rp 16,222 | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Rp 96,846) | Rp 59,701 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (Rp 80,705) | Rp 37,956 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (Rp 40,353) | Rp 19,374 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (Rp 71,987) | Rp 34,923 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (Rp 153,638) | Rp 360,509 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (Rp 54,499) | Rp 19,537 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (Rp 26,205) | Rp 19,381 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (Rp 24,989,496) | Rp 17,351,000 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (Rp 16,141,000) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (Rp 3,631,725) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (Rp 16,141,000) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (Rp 12,105,750) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 813,523 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (Rp 1,614,100) | Rp 354,270 | + 356% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (Rp 6,456,400) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (Rp 8,877,550) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 286% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 60,481 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (Rp 110,596) | Rp 76,607 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 80% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (Rp 746,521) | Rp 653,954 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (Rp 907,931) | Rp 423,397 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (Rp 1,614,100) | Rp 1,103,610 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (Rp 2,219,388) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 493,244,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (Rp 16,141) | Rp 8,915 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (Rp 1,210,575) | Rp 237,123 | + 411% | |
| Personal Care | + 249% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 249% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (Rp 121,058) | Rp 65,399 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (Rp 1,210,575) | Rp 254,843 | + 375% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (Rp 86,758) | Rp 49,080 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Rp 80,705) | Rp 19,454 | + 315% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (Rp 225,974) | Rp 36,205 | + 524% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (Rp 64,564) | Rp 18,007 | + 259% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (Rp 96,846) | Rp 11,130 | + 770% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (Rp 358,689) | Rp 88,122 | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (Rp 523,492) | Rp 166,095 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (Rp 250,319) | Rp 104,958 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (Rp 2,241,105) | Rp 388,033 | + 478% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (Rp 155,203) | Rp 117,044 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (Rp 72,635) | Rp 35,849 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (Rp 77,923) | Rp 49,535 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,166,620 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (Rp 1,493,043) | Rp 579,157 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (Rp 137,199) | Rp 29,153 | + 371% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 987 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia
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