- Cost of Living
- Aruba
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aruba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 24 (₨1,645) | ₨506 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (₨1,051) | ₨594 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.00 (₨343) | ₨214 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (₨183) | ₨105 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (₨240) | ₨119 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨445) | ₨82 | + 441% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨822) | ₨481 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨685) | ₨150 | + 357% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨343) | ₨40 | + 758% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (₨188) | ₨311 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (₨1,028) | ₨2,217 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (₨433) | ₨119 | + 265% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (₨286) | ₨54 | + 430% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 2,660 (₨182,292) | ₨56,830 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (₨191,887) | ₨33,442 | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (₨20,559) | ₨7,867 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨42,799 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,665 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,434 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (₨7,538) | ₨2,590 | + 191% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (₨34,265) | ₨40,917 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨75,384) | ₨10,990 | + 586% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨509 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,097 | - | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨6,339) | ₨2,520 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨7,710) | ₨4,267 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (₨13,021) | ₨6,098 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨18,846) | ₨5,524 | + 241% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,809,730 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (₨144) | ₨85 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (₨3,769) | ₨2,543 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨221 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨542 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,075 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨737) | ₨386 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨243 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨1,919) | ₨332 | + 478% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨548) | ₨136 | + 302% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (₨548) | ₨104 | + 426% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (₨2,056) | ₨612 | + 236% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 124 (₨8,503) | ₨1,486 | + 472% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 32 (₨2,221) | ₨1,147 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (₨17,831) | ₨3,130 | + 470% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (₨925) | ₨500 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨374 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 (₨413) | ₨444 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨55,174 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (₨6,693) | ₨4,065 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (₨736) | ₨177 | + 315% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,600 prices entered by 543 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan
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