Cost of living in Aruba compared to United States
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aruba is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Aruba | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 ($17) | $19 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 25 ($14) | $10 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 ($4.72) | $5.95 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 9 ($4.92) | $1.09 | + 350% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 8 ($4.41) | $4.92 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 10 ($5.55) | $4.81 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 10 ($5.55) | $4.70 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.00 ($2.77) | $2.55 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 9 ($4.95) | $3.06 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 ($11) | $16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 ($3.75) | $2.74 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.25 ($1.80) | $3.08 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Aruba is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aruba | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,096 ($1,718) | $3,012 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,000 ($1,110) | $2,224 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 450 ($250) | $219 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,000 ($1,110) | $1,967 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,500 ($832) | $1,475 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $147 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 54 ($30) | $64 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 650 ($361) | $284 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 1,100 ($610) | $132 | + 361% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $13 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 ($7) | $30 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Aruba is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Aruba | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 93 ($51) | $54 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 113 ($62) | $44 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 ($111) | $93 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 275 ($153) | $120 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Aruba is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Aruba | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,658 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.95 ($1.64) | $1.06 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 150 ($83) | $83 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Aruba is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Aruba | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 15 ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 150 ($83) | $137 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 11 ($5.96) | $8 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 ($5.55) | $4.91 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 28 ($16) | $6 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 8 ($4.44) | $4.81 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 12 ($7) | $2.19 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 44 ($25) | $27 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Aruba is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Aruba | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 65 ($36) | $55 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 ($17) | $28 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 278 ($154) | $88 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 9 ($4.99) | $5.21 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 10 ($5.36) | $6 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $578 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 185 ($103) | $59 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 ($9) | $10 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,910 prices entered by 2,816 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Aruba is 9% cheaper than in United States
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