Cost of Living Comparison Between Aruba and Canada 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 23.5% lower than in Aruba (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 10.4% lower than in Aruba | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 55.0% higher than in Aruba | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 5.5% lower than in Aruba | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 23.5% lower than in Aruba | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 60.7% higher than in Aruba | |
Restaurants | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
15.82 $ (22.65 C$) |
17.46 $ (25.00 C$) |
+10.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
90.00 $ (128.86 C$) |
69.84 $ (100.00 C$) |
-22.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
10.00 $ (14.32 C$) |
10.48 $ (15.00 C$) |
+4.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
3.50 $ (5.01 C$) |
5.59 $ (8.00 C$) |
+59.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.18 $ (7.42 C$) |
5.59 $ (8.00 C$) |
+7.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
4.27 $ (6.12 C$) |
3.62 $ (5.19 C$) |
-15.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.85 $ (2.65 C$) |
2.02 $ (2.89 C$) |
+9.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
1.74 $ (2.49 C$) |
1.63 $ (2.33 C$) |
-6.1 % |
Markets | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
6.86 $ (9.83 C$) |
8.11 $ (11.61 C$) |
+18.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
3.12 $ (4.47 C$) |
2.34 $ (3.36 C$) |
-25.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.85 $ (2.65 C$) |
1.60 $ (2.30 C$) |
-13.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
4.61 $ (6.60 C$) |
3.38 $ (4.83 C$) |
-26.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
11.49 $ (16.45 C$) |
4.94 $ (7.07 C$) |
-57.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
4.48 $ (6.41 C$) |
5.32 $ (7.61 C$) |
+18.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
7.02 $ (10.05 C$) |
6.50 $ (9.30 C$) |
-7.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.18 $ (3.13 C$) |
1.82 $ (2.61 C$) |
-16.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
1.54 $ (2.21 C$) |
0.63 $ (0.90 C$) |
-59.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.92 $ (4.18 C$) |
1.68 $ (2.40 C$) |
-42.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
2.53 $ (3.62 C$) |
1.81 $ (2.60 C$) |
-28.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
2.08 $ (2.97 C$) |
1.16 $ (1.67 C$) |
-43.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (1.67 C$) |
1.17 $ (1.67 C$) |
+0.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
4.02 $ (5.75 C$) |
2.47 $ (3.53 C$) |
-38.6 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
3.40 $ (4.86 C$) |
1.74 $ (2.49 C$) |
-48.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
14.00 $ (20.05 C$) |
12.57 $ (18.00 C$) |
-10.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
3.48 $ (4.98 C$) |
2.86 $ (4.10 C$) |
-17.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
4.68 $ (6.71 C$) |
3.18 $ (4.55 C$) |
-32.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
10.26 $ (14.70 C$) |
13.97 $ (20.00 C$) |
+36.1 % |
Transportation | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 $ (4.30 C$) |
2.44 $ (3.50 C$) |
-18.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
92.67 $ (132.68 C$) |
73.33 $ (105.00 C$) |
-20.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
19.42 $ (27.80 C$) |
3.18 $ (4.55 C$) |
-83.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
8.05 $ (11.52 C$) |
2.45 $ (3.51 C$) |
-69.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 $ (35.80 C$) |
27.19 $ (38.93 C$) |
+8.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
5.39 $ (7.71 C$) |
4.25 $ (6.08 C$) |
-21.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
26,095.70 $ (37,363.82 C$) |
23,730.97 $ (33,978.00 C$) |
-9.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
35,253.12 $ (50,475.42 C$) |
19,581.18 $ (28,036.34 C$) |
-44.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
218.51 $ (312.87 C$) |
144.31 $ (206.62 C$) |
-34.0 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
94.79 $ (135.72 C$) |
43.75 $ (62.64 C$) |
-53.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
94.30 $ (135.02 C$) |
59.19 $ (84.75 C$) |
-37.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
75.71 $ (108.40 C$) |
41.18 $ (58.96 C$) |
-45.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
42.39 $ (60.69 C$) |
16.76 $ (24.00 C$) |
-60.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
10.00 $ (14.32 C$) |
10.74 $ (15.38 C$) |
+7.4 % |
Childcare | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
194.35 $ (278.27 C$) |
778.04 $ (1,114.00 C$) |
+300.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
11,684.40 $ (16,729.73 C$) |
11,586.16 $ (16,589.07 C$) |
-0.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
62.56 $ (89.57 C$) |
53.70 $ (76.89 C$) |
-14.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
81.03 $ (116.01 C$) |
39.66 $ (56.78 C$) |
-51.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
128.38 $ (183.81 C$) |
84.75 $ (121.34 C$) |
-34.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
122.46 $ (175.34 C$) |
103.25 $ (147.83 C$) |
-15.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
771.88 $ (1,105.17 C$) |
1,285.56 $ (1,840.66 C$) |
+66.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
552.59 $ (791.19 C$) |
1,147.30 $ (1,642.70 C$) |
+107.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,479.44 $ (2,118.26 C$) |
2,059.82 $ (2,949.25 C$) |
+39.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,243.48 $ (1,780.42 C$) |
1,779.94 $ (2,548.52 C$) |
+43.1 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
232.15 $ (332.39 C$) |
603.66 $ (864.32 C$) |
+160.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
160.92 $ (230.41 C$) |
425.17 $ (608.76 C$) |
+164.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Aruba Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,900.35 $ (2,720.92 C$) |
2,736.58 $ (3,918.23 C$) |
+44.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.67 | 6.61 | -0.8 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
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