Cost of living in Aruba compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 67% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aruba | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (¥2,330) | ¥1,025 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (¥1,941) | ¥723 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (¥660) | ¥519 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 9 (¥688) | ¥197 | + 250% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 8 (¥618) | ¥316 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (¥777) | ¥629 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (¥932) | ¥962 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (¥777) | ¥902 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (¥388) | ¥574 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (¥693) | ¥285 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (¥1,478) | ¥1,208 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (¥524) | ¥184 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (¥252) | ¥206 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Aruba | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (¥240,437) | ¥326,267 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (¥155,301) | ¥171,772 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (¥34,943) | ¥28,488 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (¥155,301) | ¥157,603 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (¥116,476) | ¥82,713 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥24,082 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (¥4,193) | ¥4,699 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 650 (¥50,473) | ¥47,482 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (¥85,416) | ¥32,093 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,313 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (¥932) | ¥1,878 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aruba | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (¥7,183) | ¥6,136 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (¥8,736) | ¥5,199 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (¥15,530) | ¥8,989 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (¥21,354) | ¥13,588 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aruba | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.95 (¥229) | ¥165 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (¥11,648) | ¥10,143 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aruba | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,497 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (¥1,165) | ¥1,967 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (¥11,648) | ¥5,380 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (¥835) | ¥650 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (¥777) | ¥938 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (¥2,174) | ¥702 | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (¥621) | ¥218 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (¥932) | ¥216 | + 332% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (¥3,451) | ¥3,927 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Aruba | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (¥5,037) | ¥4,141 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (¥2,408) | ¥3,600 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (¥21,563) | ¥5,993 | + 260% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (¥1,493) | ¥984 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (¥699) | ¥472 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (¥750) | ¥575 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (¥14,365) | ¥9,280 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (¥1,320) | ¥592 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 760 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 25% more expensive than in Japan
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