- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (4,478 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (3,092 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.50 (1,109 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (539 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (706 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (1,310 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (2,419 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (2,016 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (1,008 ₦) | 843 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (554 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (3,024 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (1,274 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (842 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 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 3,096 (624,211 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (564,510 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (60,483 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 196,279 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 104,303 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 13,539 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (22,177 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (100,805 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (221,772 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 524% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,244 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,304 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 124% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (18,649 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (22,681 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (38,306 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (55,443 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 8% 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 (424 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (11,089 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 144% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (3,024 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (30,242 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 297% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (2,167 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,106 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (5,645 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 323% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (1,613 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 313% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (1,613 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (6,048 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (19,914 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (5,916 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 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 (52,456 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (2,722 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,656 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (1,617 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 181% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (19,691 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (2,165 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 357% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,362 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
201.611
NGN
/
AWG
Cost of living in Aruba is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria
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