Cost of Living Comparison Between Aruba and Australia 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 18.9% lower than in Aruba (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 5.8% lower than in Aruba | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 59.3% higher than in Aruba | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 4.4% lower than in Aruba | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 17.6% lower than in Aruba | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 98.1% higher than in Aruba | |
Restaurants | Aruba Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.82 $ (24.76 A$) |
15.97 $ (25.00 A$) |
+1.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
90.00 $ (140.88 A$) |
76.66 $ (120.00 A$) |
-14.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.00 $ (15.65 A$) |
9.58 $ (15.00 A$) |
-4.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
3.50 $ (5.48 A$) |
6.39 $ (10.00 A$) |
+82.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.18 $ (8.11 A$) |
7.03 $ (11.00 A$) |
+35.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4.27 $ (6.69 A$) |
3.42 $ (5.36 A$) |
-19.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.85 $ (2.90 A$) |
2.59 $ (4.06 A$) |
+40.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.74 $ (2.72 A$) |
2.13 $ (3.33 A$) |
+22.5 % |
Markets | Aruba Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
6.86 $ (10.75 A$) |
5.71 $ (8.93 A$) |
-16.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.12 $ (4.89 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.42 A$) |
-30.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.85 $ (2.89 A$) |
0.92 $ (1.45 A$) |
-50.0 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.61 $ (7.21 A$) |
4.21 $ (6.59 A$) |
-8.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
11.49 $ (17.99 A$) |
4.01 $ (6.28 A$) |
-65.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.48 $ (7.01 A$) |
3.78 $ (5.91 A$) |
-15.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
7.02 $ (10.99 A$) |
6.22 $ (9.73 A$) |
-11.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.18 $ (3.42 A$) |
1.42 $ (2.22 A$) |
-35.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.54 $ (2.41 A$) |
1.22 $ (1.92 A$) |
-20.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.92 $ (4.57 A$) |
1.30 $ (2.03 A$) |
-55.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.53 $ (3.96 A$) |
1.90 $ (2.98 A$) |
-24.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 $ (3.25 A$) |
1.09 $ (1.71 A$) |
-47.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.82 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.50 A$) |
-17.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.02 $ (6.29 A$) |
2.16 $ (3.39 A$) |
-46.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.40 $ (5.32 A$) |
1.48 $ (2.32 A$) |
-56.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
14.00 $ (21.91 A$) |
12.78 $ (20.00 A$) |
-8.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
3.48 $ (5.45 A$) |
4.39 $ (6.88 A$) |
+26.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.68 $ (7.33 A$) |
4.84 $ (7.57 A$) |
+3.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
10.26 $ (16.07 A$) |
30.67 $ (48.00 A$) |
+198.8 % |
Transportation | Aruba Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 $ (4.70 A$) |
2.94 $ (4.60 A$) |
-2.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
92.67 $ (145.05 A$) |
95.83 $ (150.00 A$) |
+3.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
19.42 $ (30.39 A$) |
3.83 $ (6.00 A$) |
-80.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 $ (12.60 A$) |
2.78 $ (4.35 A$) |
-65.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 $ (39.13 A$) |
37.05 $ (58.00 A$) |
+48.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
5.39 $ (8.43 A$) |
4.43 $ (6.94 A$) |
-17.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
26,095.70 $ (40,847.03 A$) |
28,380.26 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
+8.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,253.12 $ (55,180.93 A$) |
22,318.24 $ (34,934.26 A$) |
-36.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Aruba Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
218.51 $ (342.03 A$) |
172.63 $ (270.21 A$) |
-21.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
94.79 $ (148.37 A$) |
26.39 $ (41.31 A$) |
-72.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
94.30 $ (147.61 A$) |
51.99 $ (81.37 A$) |
-44.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Aruba Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
75.71 $ (118.50 A$) |
46.79 $ (73.24 A$) |
-38.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
42.39 $ (66.35 A$) |
16.49 $ (25.81 A$) |
-61.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
10.00 $ (15.65 A$) |
14.06 $ (22.00 A$) |
+40.6 % |
Childcare | Aruba Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
194.35 $ (304.21 A$) |
1,553.47 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+699.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
11,684.40 $ (18,289.34 A$) |
12,242.30 $ (19,162.60 A$) |
+4.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Aruba Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
62.56 $ (97.92 A$) |
70.57 $ (110.45 A$) |
+12.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
81.03 $ (126.83 A$) |
50.21 $ (78.59 A$) |
-38.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
128.38 $ (200.95 A$) |
100.40 $ (157.16 A$) |
-21.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
122.46 $ (191.69 A$) |
108.73 $ (170.19 A$) |
-11.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Aruba Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
771.88 $ (1,208.20 A$) |
1,365.95 $ (2,138.10 A$) |
+77.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
552.59 $ (864.95 A$) |
1,079.16 $ (1,689.18 A$) |
+95.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,479.44 $ (2,315.73 A$) |
2,300.81 $ (3,601.41 A$) |
+55.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,243.48 $ (1,946.39 A$) |
1,701.08 $ (2,662.67 A$) |
+36.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Aruba Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
232.15 $ (363.38 A$) |
619.55 $ (969.77 A$) |
+166.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
160.92 $ (251.89 A$) |
464.63 $ (727.28 A$) |
+188.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Aruba Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,900.35 $ (2,974.58 A$) |
3,545.96 $ (5,550.41 A$) |
+86.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.67 | 6.36 | -4.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 12 | 1551 |
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