Cost of living in Aruba compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 108% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 28 (5,985 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (3,879 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (1,550 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.73 (790 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (1,059 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (1,376 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (2,541 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (2,117 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (1,059 ₦) | 961 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (1,888 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (4,030 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (1,430 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 368% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (687 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 155% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (655,542 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (423,422 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (95,270 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (423,422 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (317,567 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 21,205 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (42,342 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (169,369 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (232,882 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 645% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,281 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (2,901 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (19,583 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (23,818 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (42,342 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (58,221 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,702,020 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (423 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (31,757 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 146% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,669 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (3,176 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (31,757 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (2,276 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (2,117 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (5,928 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (1,694 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 379% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (2,541 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 389% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (9,409 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (13,733 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (6,567 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (58,790 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (4,071 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (1,905 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (2,044 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (39,167 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (3,599 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 565% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 714 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 111% more expensive than in Nigeria
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