Cost of living in Aruba compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (7,677 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (6,398 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (2,175 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 9 (2,267 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 8 (2,035 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (2,559 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (3,071 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (2,559 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (1,280 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (2,283 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 347% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (4,872 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (1,728 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (831 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (792,369 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (511,800 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (115,155 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (511,800 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (383,850 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 80,318 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (13,819 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 650 (166,335 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (281,490 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 399% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 6,433 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (3,071 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (23,671 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (28,789 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (51,180 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (70,373 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.95 (755 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (38,385 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 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) | - | 383 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (3,839 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (38,385 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (2,751 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (2,559 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (7,165 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 332% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (2,047 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (3,071 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (11,373 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (16,599 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (7,937 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (71,061 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 317% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (4,921 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (2,303 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (2,471 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 394% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (47,342 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (4,350 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 739% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 335 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria
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