Cost of living in Aruba compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 24 (4,833 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (3,635 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (1,478 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.78 (561 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (1,010 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (1,313 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (2,423 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (2,019 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (1,010 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (1,801 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (4,039 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (1,364 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 279% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (404 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (625,308 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (403,893 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (90,876 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (403,893 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (302,920 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 12,211 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (40,389 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 361% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (161,557 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (222,141 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 605% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,122 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (2,524 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 131% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (18,680 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (22,719 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (40,389 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (55,535 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (404 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (30,292 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 172% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 172% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 969 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (3,029 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (30,292 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 339% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (2,171 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (2,019 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (5,655 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 418% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (1,616 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 385% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (2,423 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 397% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (6,058 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (13,099 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 28 (5,701 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 276 (55,721 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (3,234 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 2,077 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (2,232 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (37,360 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 463 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,119 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria
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