Cost of living in Aruba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 283% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 283% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (₨4,784) | ₨851 | + 462% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (₨3,987) | ₨952 | + 319% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (₨1,356) | ₨348 | + 289% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 9 (₨1,413) | ₨169 | + 734% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 8 (₨1,268) | ₨282 | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (₨1,595) | ₨252 | + 532% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨1,914) | ₨1,139 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨1,595) | ₨290 | + 449% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨797) | ₨122 | + 551% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (₨1,422) | ₨549 | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (₨3,036) | ₨2,949 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨1,077) | ₨289 | + 273% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (₨518) | ₨191 | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 238% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 238% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (₨493,788) | ₨118,562 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (₨318,943) | ₨73,692 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (₨71,762) | ₨23,696 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (₨318,943) | ₨59,994 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (₨239,208) | ₨50,948 | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨20,196 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (₨8,611) | ₨2,076 | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 650 (₨103,657) | ₨71,670 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨175,419) | ₨22,629 | + 675% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,673 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (₨1,914) | ₨1,564 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 212% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 212% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨14,751) | ₨3,426 | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨17,941) | ₨6,254 | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨31,894) | ₨13,199 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨43,855) | ₨8,569 | + 412% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.95 (₨470) | ₨270 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (₨23,921) | ₨4,626 | + 417% | |
| Personal Care | + 210% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨1,015 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨2,392) | ₨1,391 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨23,921) | ₨3,667 | + 552% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨1,714) | ₨521 | + 229% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₨1,595) | ₨922 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨4,465) | ₨736 | + 507% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨1,276) | ₨249 | + 412% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (₨1,914) | ₨242 | + 691% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (₨7,088) | ₨860 | + 724% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (₨10,344) | ₨3,545 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (₨4,946) | ₨2,089 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (₨44,284) | ₨7,109 | + 523% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (₨3,067) | ₨880 | + 249% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (₨1,435) | ₨669 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (₨1,540) | ₨1,106 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨29,502) | ₨3,764 | + 684% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (₨2,711) | ₨415 | + 552% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,758 prices entered by 455 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan
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