Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Aruba

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Cost of Living in Aruba is 8.6% higher than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Aruba is 8.4% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Aruba are 43.4% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Aruba are 5.1% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Aruba are 2.0% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Aruba is 46.8% lower than in United States

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Restaurants	United States Edit	Aruba Edit	Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $	16.82 $	-15.9 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	76.00 $	90.00 $	+18.4 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	12.00 $	10.00 $	-16.7 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	6.00 $	5.00 $	-16.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	7.50 $	7.00 $	-6.7 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.31 $	4.75 $	-10.5 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.60 $	2.07 $	-20.2 %
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.11 $	1.74 $	-17.7 %
Markets	United States Edit	Aruba Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.07 $	1.96 $	+83.8 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.33 $	2.68 $	-19.3 %
White Rice (1 lb)	2.08 $	1.51 $	-27.6 %
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.40 $	5.14 $	+16.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.91 $	5.84 $	-1.2 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.57 $	3.52 $	-36.7 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	7.53 $	5.23 $	-30.5 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.38 $	2.16 $	-9.2 %
Bananas (1 lb)	0.76 $	1.19 $	+56.0 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.03 $	2.99 $	+47.4 %
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.22 $	2.63 $	+18.6 %
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.32 $	1.27 $	-3.5 %
Onions (1 lb)	1.39 $	1.17 $	-15.7 %
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.22 $	3.67 $	+65.4 %
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.25 $	2.24 $	-0.5 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $	10.00 $	-33.3 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	2.02 $	4.54 $	+125.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.62 $	4.61 $	+27.3 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	10.16 $	10.26 $	+1.0 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Aruba Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $	2.75 $	+10.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	64.00 $	92.67 $	+44.8 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.55 $	19.42 $	+447.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.80 $	8.05 $	+187.4 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	30.00 $	25.00 $	-16.7 %
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.89 $	1.59 $	+79.9 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	35,524.95 $	26,095.70 $	-26.5 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	25,921.73 $	35,253.12 $	+36.0 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Aruba Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	210.27 $	223.01 $	+6.1 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	60.78 $	86.94 $	+43.0 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	72.43 $	95.25 $	+31.5 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Aruba Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	45.51 $	75.71 $	+66.4 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	21.90 $	38.72 $	+76.8 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	15.00 $	10.00 $	-33.3 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Aruba Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,373.43 $	229.57 $	-83.3 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	23,205.41 $	11,684.40 $	-49.6 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Aruba Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	52.41 $	68.83 $	+31.3 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	42.81 $	77.02 $	+79.9 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	90.65 $	126.28 $	+39.3 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes	113.66 $	122.46 $	+7.7 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Aruba Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,727.13 $	749.65 $	-56.6 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,427.68 $	592.63 $	-58.5 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,855.40 $	1,786.29 $	-37.4 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,384.83 $	1,620.65 $	-32.0 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Aruba Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	282.70 $	208.87 $	-26.1 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	247.05 $	160.92 $	-34.9 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Aruba Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,287.73 $	2,087.94 $	-51.3 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.47	6.33	-2.1 %
Last update:	26 November 2025	23 November 2025
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