Cost of living in Aruba compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (6,921 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (5,767 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (1,961 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 15 (3,460 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (2,307 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (2,307 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (2,768 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (2,307 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (1,153 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (2,058 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 461% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (4,392 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (1,558 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (749 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (714,322 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (461,389 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (103,813 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (461,389 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (346,042 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 7,649 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (46,139 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (184,556 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (253,764 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 241% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,818 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (3,161 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (21,339 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (25,953 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (46,139 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (63,441 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (461 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (34,604 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 526 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (3,460 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (34,604 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (2,480 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (2,307 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (6,459 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 428% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (1,846 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (2,768 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 423% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (10,253 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 529% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (14,964 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (7,155 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (64,062 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 550% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (4,436 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 357% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (2,076 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (2,227 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 284% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (42,678 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (3,922 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 683% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Aruba is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria
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