Cost of Living Comparison Between Aruba and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 18.5% lower than in Aruba (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 6.5% lower than in Aruba | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 47.0% higher than in Aruba | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 2.2% lower than in Aruba | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 16.7% lower than in Aruba | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 60.2% higher than in Aruba | |
Restaurants | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.82 $ (21.87 C$) |
18.08 $ (25.00 C$) |
+14.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
90.00 $ (124.45 C$) |
72.32 $ (100.00 C$) |
-19.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.00 $ (13.83 C$) |
10.85 $ (15.00 C$) |
+8.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
3.50 $ (4.84 C$) |
5.79 $ (8.00 C$) |
+65.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.18 $ (7.16 C$) |
5.79 $ (8.00 C$) |
+11.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4.27 $ (5.91 C$) |
3.75 $ (5.18 C$) |
-12.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.85 $ (2.56 C$) |
2.08 $ (2.88 C$) |
+12.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.74 $ (2.40 C$) |
1.69 $ (2.33 C$) |
-2.7 % |
Markets | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
7.11 $ (9.83 C$) |
8.42 $ (11.64 C$) |
+18.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
2.68 $ (3.71 C$) |
2.44 $ (3.37 C$) |
-9.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.73 $ (2.39 C$) |
1.65 $ (2.29 C$) |
-4.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.89 $ (6.76 C$) |
3.49 $ (4.82 C$) |
-28.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
10.09 $ (13.96 C$) |
5.17 $ (7.15 C$) |
-48.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.34 $ (4.62 C$) |
5.51 $ (7.62 C$) |
+64.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
6.06 $ (8.38 C$) |
6.74 $ (9.33 C$) |
+11.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.32 $ (3.20 C$) |
1.89 $ (2.62 C$) |
-18.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.44 $ (1.99 C$) |
0.65 $ (0.90 C$) |
-54.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.22 $ (4.46 C$) |
1.74 $ (2.40 C$) |
-46.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.98 $ (4.12 C$) |
1.86 $ (2.58 C$) |
-37.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.78 $ (2.47 C$) |
1.21 $ (1.67 C$) |
-32.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.61 C$) |
1.20 $ (1.66 C$) |
+3.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.02 $ (5.55 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.51 C$) |
-36.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.96 $ (4.10 C$) |
1.80 $ (2.49 C$) |
-39.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
14.00 $ (19.36 C$) |
13.02 $ (18.00 C$) |
-7.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
3.48 $ (4.81 C$) |
2.96 $ (4.09 C$) |
-15.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.68 $ (6.48 C$) |
3.31 $ (4.58 C$) |
-29.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
10.26 $ (14.19 C$) |
14.46 $ (20.00 C$) |
+40.9 % |
Transportation | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 $ (4.15 C$) |
2.53 $ (3.50 C$) |
-15.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
92.67 $ (128.14 C$) |
75.86 $ (104.90 C$) |
-18.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
19.42 $ (26.85 C$) |
3.40 $ (4.70 C$) |
-82.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 $ (11.13 C$) |
2.54 $ (3.51 C$) |
-68.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 $ (34.57 C$) |
28.15 $ (38.93 C$) |
+12.6 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
5.44 $ (7.52 C$) |
4.38 $ (6.06 C$) |
-19.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
26,095.70 $ (36,084.35 C$) |
24,572.42 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-5.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,253.12 $ (48,746.96 C$) |
20,293.28 $ (28,060.93 C$) |
-42.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
223.01 $ (308.37 C$) |
149.90 $ (207.28 C$) |
-32.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
86.94 $ (120.22 C$) |
45.12 $ (62.40 C$) |
-48.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
95.25 $ (131.71 C$) |
61.53 $ (85.09 C$) |
-35.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
75.71 $ (104.68 C$) |
42.37 $ (58.58 C$) |
-44.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
38.72 $ (53.55 C$) |
17.22 $ (23.81 C$) |
-55.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
10.00 $ (13.83 C$) |
11.28 $ (15.60 C$) |
+12.8 % |
Childcare | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
229.57 $ (317.44 C$) |
797.54 $ (1,102.81 C$) |
+247.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
11,684.40 $ (16,156.84 C$) |
11,852.27 $ (16,388.97 C$) |
+1.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
62.56 $ (86.50 C$) |
55.35 $ (76.54 C$) |
-11.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
77.02 $ (106.50 C$) |
40.84 $ (56.47 C$) |
-47.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
126.28 $ (174.62 C$) |
87.79 $ (121.40 C$) |
-30.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
122.46 $ (169.34 C$) |
106.32 $ (147.02 C$) |
-13.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
804.46 $ (1,112.39 C$) |
1,328.72 $ (1,837.31 C$) |
+65.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
585.22 $ (809.22 C$) |
1,177.35 $ (1,628.01 C$) |
+101.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,569.63 $ (2,170.43 C$) |
2,128.29 $ (2,942.93 C$) |
+35.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,445.65 $ (1,999.01 C$) |
1,843.11 $ (2,548.60 C$) |
+27.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
232.15 $ (321.01 C$) |
623.95 $ (862.78 C$) |
+168.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
160.92 $ (222.52 C$) |
436.70 $ (603.86 C$) |
+171.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,900.35 $ (2,627.75 C$) |
2,846.62 $ (3,936.22 C$) |
+49.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.50 | 6.35 | -2.3 % |
| Last update: | 16 May 2025 | 23 May 2025 | |
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