Cost of living in Aruba compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 380% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 380% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (₨3,228) | ₨519 | + 521% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 (₨2,690) | ₨742 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 (₨914) | ₨215 | + 325% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 15 (₨1,614) | ₨119 | + 1251% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (₨1,076) | ₨168 | + 539% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 (₨1,076) | ₨102 | + 959% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨1,291) | ₨658 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 (₨1,076) | ₨194 | + 453% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 (₨538) | ₨51 | + 947% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 (₨960) | ₨220 | + 336% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 (₨2,048) | ₨2,141 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (₨726) | ₨170 | + 328% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 (₨349) | ₨77 | + 352% | |
| Housing | + 366% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 366% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 (₨333,121) | ₨65,360 | + 410% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 (₨215,167) | ₨44,450 | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 (₨48,413) | ₨14,918 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 (₨215,167) | ₨47,849 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 (₨161,375) | ₨35,800 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨10,123 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (₨21,517) | ₨2,270 | + 848% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (₨86,067) | ₨53,975 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 (₨118,342) | ₨18,356 | + 545% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨851 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (₨1,474) | ₨797 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 (₨9,951) | ₨4,868 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 (₨12,103) | ₨7,670 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (₨21,517) | ₨17,357 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 (₨29,585) | ₨8,106 | + 265% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 118% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.00 (₨215) | ₨146 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 (₨16,138) | ₨4,073 | + 296% | |
| Personal Care | + 211% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 211% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨237 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 (₨1,614) | ₨572 | + 182% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 (₨16,138) | ₨1,768 | + 813% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 (₨1,157) | ₨1,267 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₨1,076) | ₨575 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 (₨3,012) | ₨371 | + 712% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 (₨861) | ₨352 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 (₨1,291) | ₨116 | + 1010% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 (₨4,781) | ₨681 | + 602% | |
| Entertainment | + 144% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Aruba | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 (₨6,978) | ₨2,016 | + 246% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (₨3,337) | ₨1,908 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 (₨29,875) | ₨4,907 | + 509% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (₨2,069) | ₨1,025 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 (₨968) | ₨469 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 (₨1,039) | ₨513 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 (₨19,903) | ₨4,729 | + 321% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (₨1,829) | ₨237 | + 671% | |
| TOTAL | + 220% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 929 prices entered by 316 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aruba is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan
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