Cost of living in Aruba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 212% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 212% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (₨3,895) | ₨802 | + 386% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 14 (₨2,105) | ₨1,160 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₨1,147) | ₨585 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.38 (₨683) | ₨227 | + 201% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (₨1,004) | ₨313 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 8 (₨1,239) | ₨158 | + 682% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨1,870) | ₨977 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (₨1,323) | ₨266 | + 397% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (₨1,083) | ₨103 | + 955% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.98 (₨932) | ₨630 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 65 (₨10,127) | ₨2,789 | + 263% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨1,081) | ₨249 | + 334% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (₨312) | ₨146 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 219% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (₨389,499) | ₨93,306 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,800 (₨280,440) | ₨55,839 | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 300 (₨46,740) | ₨20,080 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,850 (₨288,229) | ₨79,128 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,250 (₨194,750) | ₨39,248 | + 396% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 225 (₨35,055) | ₨16,807 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 (₨8,413) | ₨2,605 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 556 (₨86,617) | ₨61,383 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (₨46,740) | ₨29,384 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 47 (₨7,323) | ₨1,214 | + 503% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (₨1,951) | ₨2,976 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 123% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨14,411) | ₨4,498 | + 220% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨17,527) | ₨9,724 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨31,160) | ₨12,486 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨42,845) | ₨13,517 | + 217% | |
| Transportation | + 171% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 5.19 (₨808) | ₨272 | + 197% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 152 (₨23,682) | ₨3,752 | + 531% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨230 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨2,337) | ₨838 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨23,370) | ₨3,307 | + 607% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 3.89 (₨606) | ₨1,222 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 4.99 (₨777) | ₨649 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 4.37 (₨681) | ₨557 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (₨935) | ₨396 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 3.16 (₨493) | ₨217 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (₨4,404) | ₨495 | + 790% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 75 (₨11,685) | ₨3,859 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (₨4,674) | ₨1,827 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 180 (₨28,044) | ₨8,435 | + 232% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 18 (₨2,804) | ₨2,877 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (₨1,091) | ₨566 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 11 (₨1,652) | ₨954 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨28,823) | ₨5,305 | + 443% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨637 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 772 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan
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