Cost of living in Aruba compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 217% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 217% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (22,288 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 14 (12,047 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (6,561 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.38 (3,908 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (5,744 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 8 (7,087 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 374% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (10,698 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (7,569 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (6,196 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.98 (5,331 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 414% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 65 (57,948 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 504% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (6,187 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 471% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (1,783 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (2,228,750 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,800 (1,604,700 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (267,450 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,850 (1,649,275 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,250 (1,114,375 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 225 (200,588 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (48,141 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 556 (495,629 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (267,450 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 47 (41,901 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 1811% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (11,162 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Clothes | + 431% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 431% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (82,464 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 384% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (100,294 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 540% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (178,300 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 288% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (245,163 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 390% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 5.19 (4,623 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 347% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 152 (135,508 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 156% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (13,373 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 656% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (133,725 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 659% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 3.89 (3,468 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 4.99 (4,449 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 4.37 (3,898 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (5,349 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 3.16 (2,820 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (25,200 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 594% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Aruba | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 75 (66,863 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (26,745 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 180 (160,470 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 18 (16,047 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (6,241 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (9,455 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 565% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (164,928 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 383% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 2,500 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 227 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in Aruba is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria
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