Cost of Living Comparison Between Aruba and United States Reverse

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Cost of Living in United States is 7.9% lower than in Aruba (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 9.2% higher than in Aruba
Rent Prices in United States are 76.8% higher than in Aruba
Restaurant Prices in United States are 5.4% higher than in Aruba
Groceries Prices in United States are 2.0% higher than in Aruba
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 88.1% higher than in Aruba
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Restaurants
 Aruba Edit United States Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 16.82 $ 20.00 $      +18.9 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 90.00 $ 75.98 $      -15.6 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 $ 12.00 $      +20.0 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 $ 6.00 $      +20.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.00 $ 7.50 $      +7.1 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.75 $ 5.31 $      +11.7 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.07 $ 2.60 $      +25.3 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.74 $ 2.11 $      +21.6 %
Markets
 Aruba Edit United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.96 $ 1.07 $      -45.6 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.68 $ 3.33 $      +23.9 %
White Rice (1 lb) 1.51 $ 2.08 $      +38.0 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 5.14 $ 4.40 $      -14.3 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.84 $ 5.91 $      +1.2 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 3.52 $ 5.57 $      +58.1 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 5.23 $ 7.53 $      +44.0 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.16 $ 2.38 $      +10.1 %
Bananas (1 lb) 1.19 $ 0.76 $      -35.9 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.99 $ 2.03 $      -32.1 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.63 $ 2.22 $      -15.7 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.27 $ 1.32 $      +3.6 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.17 $ 1.39 $      +18.6 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 3.67 $ 2.22 $      -39.5 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.24 $ 2.25 $      +0.5 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 10.00 $ 15.00 $      +50.0 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 4.54 $ 2.02 $      -55.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.61 $ 3.62 $      -21.4 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.26 $ 10.16 $      -1.0 %
Transportation
 Aruba Edit United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.75 $ 2.50 $      -9.1 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 92.67 $ 64.00 $      -30.9 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 19.42 $ 3.55 $      -81.7 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 8.05 $ 2.80 $      -65.2 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 25.00 $ 30.00 $      +20.0 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.59 $ 0.89 $      -44.4 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 26,095.70 $ 35,524.95 $      +36.1 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 35,253.12 $ 25,921.73 $      -26.5 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 Aruba Edit United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 223.01 $ 210.27 $      -5.7 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 86.94 $ 60.78 $      -30.1 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 95.25 $ 72.43 $      -24.0 %
Sports And Leisure
 Aruba Edit United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 75.71 $ 45.51 $      -39.9 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 38.72 $ 21.90 $      -43.4 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 10.00 $ 15.00 $      +50.0 %
Childcare
 Aruba Edit United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 229.57 $ 1,373.43 $      +498.3 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 11,684.40 $ 23,205.41 $      +98.6 %
Clothing And Shoes
 Aruba Edit United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 68.83 $ 52.41 $      -23.9 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 77.02 $ 42.81 $      -44.4 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 126.28 $ 90.65 $      -28.2 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 122.46 $ 113.66 $      -7.2 %
Rent Per Month
 Aruba Edit United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 749.65 $ 1,727.06 $      +130.4 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 592.63 $ 1,427.68 $      +140.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,786.29 $ 2,855.40 $      +59.9 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,620.65 $ 2,384.83 $      +47.2 %
Buy Apartment Price
 Aruba Edit United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 208.87 $ 282.70 $      +35.3 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 160.92 $ 247.14 $      +53.6 %
Salaries And Financing
 Aruba Edit United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,087.94 $ 4,287.65 $      +105.4 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.33 6.47      +2.2 %
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