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Cost of living in Aruba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (₨1,747) | ₨597 | + 193% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (₨1,206) | ₨693 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.50 (₨433) | ₨209 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.67 (₨210) | ₨107 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 3.50 (₨275) | ₨123 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨511) | ₨91 | + 460% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨944) | ₨623 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨787) | ₨156 | + 404% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨393) | ₨43 | + 819% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 2.75 (₨216) | ₨296 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (₨1,180) | ₨2,933 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 6 (₨497) | ₨122 | + 308% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.18 (₨328) | ₨60 | + 450% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 3,096 (₨243,568) | ₨56,407 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 2,800 (₨220,273) | ₨36,398 | + 505% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (₨23,601) | ₨8,000 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨44,838 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨29,861 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,742 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 110 (₨8,654) | ₨2,635 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 500 (₨39,334) | ₨38,859 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨86,536) | ₨12,077 | + 617% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨506 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,220 | - | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨7,277) | ₨2,544 | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨8,850) | ₨4,152 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (₨14,947) | ₨6,931 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨21,634) | ₨5,565 | + 289% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,240,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.10 (₨165) | ₨95 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 55 (₨4,327) | ₨2,465 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨239 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨1,180) | ₨823 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨11,800) | ₨2,280 | + 418% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨846) | ₨498 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨279 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨2,203) | ₨337 | + 554% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨629) | ₨160 | + 293% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (₨629) | ₨105 | + 497% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (₨2,360) | ₨510 | + 363% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (₨7,770) | ₨1,448 | + 437% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 29 (₨2,308) | ₨1,118 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨4,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 260 (₨20,468) | ₨3,318 | + 517% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (₨1,062) | ₨649 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨403 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (₨631) | ₨546 | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨63,543 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 98 (₨7,683) | ₨4,077 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (₨845) | ₨319 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,928 prices entered by 553 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan
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