Cost of Living Comparison Between Malaysia and Aruba 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Aruba is 137.7% higher than in Malaysia (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Aruba is 137.8% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Rent Prices in Aruba are 137.9% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Aruba are 168.3% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Groceries Prices in Aruba are 106.0% higher than in Malaysia | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Aruba is 13.8% lower than in Malaysia | |
Restaurants | Malaysia Edit |
Aruba Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.00 RM (3.55 $) |
66.92 RM (15.82 $) |
+346.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
100.00 RM (23.64 $) |
380.79 RM (90.00 $) |
+280.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
20.00 RM (4.73 $) |
42.31 RM (10.00 $) |
+111.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
16.00 RM (3.78 $) |
14.81 RM (3.50 $) |
-7.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
20.00 RM (4.73 $) |
21.92 RM (5.18 $) |
+9.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
11.68 RM (2.76 $) |
18.07 RM (4.27 $) |
+54.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
3.25 RM (0.77 $) |
7.83 RM (1.85 $) |
+140.9 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.77 RM (0.42 $) |
7.35 RM (1.74 $) |
+315.5 % |
Markets | Malaysia Edit |
Aruba Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
28.91 RM (6.83 $) |
30.08 RM (7.11 $) |
+4.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.70 RM (0.87 $) |
11.35 RM (2.68 $) |
+206.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
2.62 RM (0.62 $) |
7.30 RM (1.73 $) |
+178.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
8.70 RM (2.06 $) |
20.67 RM (4.89 $) |
+137.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
26.54 RM (6.27 $) |
42.70 RM (10.09 $) |
+60.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.85 RM (1.86 $) |
14.15 RM (3.34 $) |
+80.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
16.19 RM (3.83 $) |
25.63 RM (6.06 $) |
+58.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
5.42 RM (1.28 $) |
9.81 RM (2.32 $) |
+80.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
2.81 RM (0.66 $) |
6.09 RM (1.44 $) |
+116.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
4.98 RM (1.18 $) |
13.64 RM (3.22 $) |
+173.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.87 RM (0.68 $) |
12.62 RM (2.98 $) |
+339.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 RM (0.49 $) |
7.55 RM (1.78 $) |
+262.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
2.34 RM (0.55 $) |
4.92 RM (1.16 $) |
+110.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.45 RM (1.05 $) |
17.00 RM (4.02 $) |
+281.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
2.40 RM (0.57 $) |
12.54 RM (2.96 $) |
+423.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
75.00 RM (17.73 $) |
59.23 RM (14.00 $) |
-21.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
12.09 RM (2.86 $) |
14.72 RM (3.48 $) |
+21.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
15.79 RM (3.73 $) |
19.82 RM (4.68 $) |
+25.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
18.00 RM (4.25 $) |
43.42 RM (10.26 $) |
+141.2 % |
Transportation | Malaysia Edit |
Aruba Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 RM (0.71 $) |
12.69 RM (3.00 $) |
+323.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
50.00 RM (11.82 $) |
392.09 RM (92.67 $) |
+684.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 RM (1.18 $) |
82.16 RM (19.42 $) |
+1,543.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
6.04 RM (1.43 $) |
34.05 RM (8.05 $) |
+464.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 RM (5.91 $) |
105.77 RM (25.00 $) |
+323.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
7.77 RM (1.84 $) |
23.00 RM (5.44 $) |
+195.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
167,500.00 RM (39,588.75 $) |
110,410.91 RM (26,095.70 $) |
-34.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
132,825.43 RM (31,393.39 $) |
149,155.95 RM (35,253.12 $) |
+12.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Malaysia Edit |
Aruba Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
215.25 RM (50.88 $) |
943.56 RM (223.01 $) |
+338.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
44.06 RM (10.41 $) |
367.85 RM (86.94 $) |
+734.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
114.12 RM (26.97 $) |
403.02 RM (95.25 $) |
+253.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Malaysia Edit |
Aruba Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
155.34 RM (36.72 $) |
320.31 RM (75.71 $) |
+106.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
28.49 RM (6.73 $) |
163.84 RM (38.72 $) |
+475.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
20.00 RM (4.73 $) |
42.31 RM (10.00 $) |
+111.6 % |
Childcare | Malaysia Edit |
Aruba Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
767.94 RM (181.50 $) |
971.29 RM (229.57 $) |
+26.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
29,306.25 RM (6,926.55 $) |
49,436.70 RM (11,684.40 $) |
+68.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Malaysia Edit |
Aruba Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
254.33 RM (60.11 $) |
264.68 RM (62.56 $) |
+4.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
141.55 RM (33.46 $) |
325.87 RM (77.02 $) |
+130.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
322.39 RM (76.20 $) |
534.30 RM (126.28 $) |
+65.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
278.16 RM (65.74 $) |
518.15 RM (122.46 $) |
+86.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Malaysia Edit |
Aruba Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
1,671.46 RM (395.05 $) |
3,403.69 RM (804.46 $) |
+103.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
1,139.02 RM (269.21 $) |
2,476.05 RM (585.22 $) |
+117.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
3,047.02 RM (720.17 $) |
6,641.09 RM (1,569.63 $) |
+118.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,976.39 RM (467.12 $) |
6,116.56 RM (1,445.65 $) |
+209.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Malaysia Edit |
Aruba Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
795.36 RM (187.98 $) |
982.22 RM (232.15 $) |
+23.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
466.13 RM (110.17 $) |
680.87 RM (160.92 $) |
+46.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Malaysia Edit |
Aruba Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,922.87 RM (927.17 $) |
8,040.38 RM (1,900.35 $) |
+105.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.20 | 6.50 | +54.9 % |
| Last update: | 23 May 2025 | 16 May 2025 | |
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