Cost of living in Aruba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 225% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 225% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 28 (₨2,395) | ₨409 | + 486% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (₨1,552) | ₨664 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₨620) | ₨270 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.73 (₨316) | ₨115 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (₨424) | ₨152 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨551) | ₨86 | + 539% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨1,017) | ₨705 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨847) | ₨149 | + 468% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨424) | ₨54 | + 691% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (₨756) | ₨259 | + 191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (₨1,613) | ₨1,613 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨572) | ₨129 | + 342% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (₨275) | ₨82 | + 237% | |
| Housing | + 305% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 305% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (₨262,373) | ₨59,133 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (₨169,470) | ₨34,803 | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (₨38,131) | ₨10,816 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (₨169,470) | ₨44,394 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (₨127,103) | ₨29,973 | + 324% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨9,791 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (₨16,947) | ₨2,396 | + 607% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (₨67,788) | ₨45,377 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨93,209) | ₨17,434 | + 435% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨644 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (₨1,161) | ₨580 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨7,838) | ₨2,793 | + 181% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨9,533) | ₨4,939 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨16,947) | ₨8,915 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨23,302) | ₨5,901 | + 295% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,677,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (₨169) | ₨106 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (₨12,710) | ₨1,966 | + 547% | |
| Personal Care | + 212% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 212% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨1,271) | ₨778 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨12,710) | ₨1,865 | + 582% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨911) | ₨577 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₨847) | ₨370 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨2,373) | ₨526 | + 351% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨678) | ₨185 | + 267% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (₨1,017) | ₨156 | + 551% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (₨3,766) | ₨515 | + 632% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (₨5,496) | ₨2,013 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (₨2,628) | ₨1,512 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,928 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (₨23,530) | ₨3,842 | + 512% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (₨1,630) | ₨1,548 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (₨763) | ₨492 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (₨818) | ₨457 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨75,858 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨15,676) | ₨3,814 | + 311% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (₨1,440) | ₨282 | + 411% | |
| TOTAL | + 194% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,523 prices entered by 415 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 194% more expensive than in Pakistan
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