Cost of Living in Aruba
Summary of cost of living in Aruba:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,648.6, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,293.9, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Aruba is, on average, 8.3% higher than in United States.
- Rent in Aruba is, on average, 2.3% higher than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $18.75 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $90.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.54 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $5.18 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $7.75 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.48 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.09 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.85 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.82 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $2.65 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.51 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $4.89 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $5.84 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $3.38 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $5.51 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.16 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.27 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.92 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.30 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.58 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.90 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.89 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.41 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $10.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $4.54 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.48 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $10.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $92.67 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $19.42 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $6.26 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $22.21 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $2.45 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $26,095.70 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $35,253.12 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $230.15 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $84.12 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $100.30 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $77.75 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $38.72 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $10.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $229.57 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $11,684.40 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $68.83 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $77.02 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $126.28 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $122.46 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,144.29 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,090.96 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,792.23 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $3,000.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $208.87 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $160.92 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $2,485.95 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.25 | |
Prices in Aruba
This country had 116 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 18 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 18 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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