- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 199% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 199% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 17 (₨1,126) | ₨503 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (₨1,024) | ₨585 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (₨751) | ₨226 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.00 (₨273) | ₨105 | + 160% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 8 (₨546) | ₨117 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨478) | ₨81 | + 493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 36 (₨2,457) | ₨462 | + 432% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (₨546) | ₨148 | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨341) | ₨38 | + 788% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨282 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨1,779 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 5.00 (₨341) | ₨116 | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.50 (₨239) | ₨51 | + 365% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 2,500 (₨170,640) | ₨53,257 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨32,759 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,488 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨42,679 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨27,838 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,215 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,753 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨40,464 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,356 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨524 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨812 | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 102% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 75 (₨5,119) | ₨2,666 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 100 (₨6,826) | ₨4,415 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (₨20,477) | ₨6,163 | + 232% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 400 (₨27,302) | ₨5,333 | + 412% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,822,740 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.83 (₨125) | ₨80 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,621 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨217 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,115 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨734) | ₨411 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨1,911) | ₨329 | + 481% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨546) | ₨136 | + 302% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨106 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨463 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,556 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (₨2,111) | ₨1,119 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,299 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,054 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (₨1,024) | ₨510 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨366 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 (₨414) | ₨496 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨53,789 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 95 (₨6,484) | ₨3,659 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 9 (₨614) | ₨169 | + 263% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,766 prices entered by 515 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
68.256
PKR
/
AWG
*
Cost of living in Aruba is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 245% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Albania is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Angola is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan