- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (₨1,748) | ₨559 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (₨1,185) | ₨610 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.50 (₨425) | ₨222 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (₨207) | ₨108 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (₨270) | ₨121 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨502) | ₨80 | + 527% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨927) | ₨439 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨773) | ₨154 | + 403% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨386) | ₨40 | + 876% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (₨213) | ₨293 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (₨1,159) | ₨2,141 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (₨488) | ₨117 | + 316% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (₨323) | ₨56 | + 480% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 3,096 (₨239,268) | ₨57,192 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (₨216,384) | ₨36,148 | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (₨23,184) | ₨8,238 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨44,615 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,516 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,795 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (₨8,501) | ₨2,646 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (₨38,640) | ₨39,967 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨85,008) | ₨11,006 | + 672% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 139% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨7,148) | ₨2,600 | + 175% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨8,694) | ₨4,026 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (₨14,683) | ₨6,156 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨21,252) | ₨5,351 | + 297% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,833,160 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (₨162) | ₨90 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (₨4,250) | ₨2,481 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨1,159) | ₨652 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨11,592) | ₨2,133 | + 444% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨831) | ₨444 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨2,164) | ₨340 | + 537% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨618) | ₨142 | + 334% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (₨618) | ₨109 | + 469% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (₨2,318) | ₨637 | + 264% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (₨7,633) | ₨1,494 | + 411% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (₨2,268) | ₨1,128 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (₨20,107) | ₨3,101 | + 548% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (₨1,043) | ₨526 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨392 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (₨620) | ₨548 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,238 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (₨7,548) | ₨4,025 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (₨830) | ₨185 | + 350% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,425 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
77.280
PKR
/
AWG
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Cost of living in Aruba is 108% more expensive than in Pakistan
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