Cost of living in Aruba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 206% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 24 (₨2,143) | ₨585 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 (₨1,612) | ₨656 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₨656) | ₨253 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.78 (₨249) | ₨109 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.00 (₨448) | ₨121 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨582) | ₨96 | + 506% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨1,075) | ₨537 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨896) | ₨178 | + 403% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨448) | ₨44 | + 922% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (₨799) | ₨344 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (₨1,791) | ₨1,632 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨605) | ₨126 | + 379% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (₨179) | ₨56 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 306% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 306% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (₨277,308) | ₨60,160 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (₨179,117) | ₨35,513 | + 404% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (₨40,301) | ₨9,753 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (₨179,117) | ₨53,937 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (₨134,338) | ₨30,998 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨7,631 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (₨17,912) | ₨2,510 | + 614% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (₨71,647) | ₨40,341 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨98,514) | ₨12,473 | + 690% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨609 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (₨1,119) | ₨649 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 193% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 193% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨8,284) | ₨2,518 | + 229% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨10,075) | ₨3,745 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨17,912) | ₨6,430 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨24,629) | ₨5,127 | + 380% | |
| Transportation | + 143% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,319,940 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (₨179) | ₨115 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (₨13,434) | ₨2,310 | + 482% | |
| Personal Care | + 286% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 286% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨243 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨1,343) | ₨415 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨13,434) | ₨1,378 | + 875% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨963) | ₨435 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₨896) | ₨332 | + 170% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨2,508) | ₨311 | + 707% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨716) | ₨205 | + 249% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (₨1,075) | ₨138 | + 678% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 30 (₨2,687) | ₨434 | + 519% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (₨5,809) | ₨1,566 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 28 (₨2,528) | ₨1,256 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 276 (₨24,711) | ₨3,673 | + 573% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (₨1,434) | ₨792 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨348 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (₨990) | ₨465 | + 113% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,753 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨16,568) | ₨4,335 | + 282% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨215 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,069 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 205% more expensive than in Pakistan
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