- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (4,580 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (3,105 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.50 (1,114 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (541 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (709 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (1,316 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (2,430 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (2,025 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (1,013 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (557 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (3,038 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (1,279 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 247% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (845 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 2,660 (538,657 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (567,008 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (60,751 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 234,517 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 125,903 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 16,128 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (22,275 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (101,251 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (222,753 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 531% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,101 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 125% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (18,732 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (22,782 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (38,476 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (55,688 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (426 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (11,138 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 152% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,599 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (3,038 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (30,375 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (2,177 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,145 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (5,670 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 293% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (1,620 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (1,620 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (6,075 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 312% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (20,002 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (5,942 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (52,688 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (2,734 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,457 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (1,624 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 189% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (19,778 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (2,175 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 362% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,417 prices entered by 119 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
202.503
NGN
/
AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria
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