MigrantoCost of living in Aruba
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
AWG 2,520
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
AWG 1,080richest 20%
AWG 6,460
Aruba leans on tourism more heavily than almost anywhere, and a life there is priced accordingly. A dry little island can't farm or manufacture much, so food, fuel, and daily goods all arrive from elsewhere, and the steady flow of holiday spending keeps prices firm year-round. It costs a fair bit to live here, with a fairly even gap between the comfortable end and the modest one.
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Cost of living in Aruba
AWG 1,080/mo
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Take-home
AWG 1,720
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AWG 647
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How living costs in Aruba compare
Within Latin America, Aruba sits right near the top — about as costly as the region gets. Step back to the whole world, though, and it eases off the very peak: expensive, clearly, but a rung below the handful of places that cost the most. For someone deciding, that's the useful read — dear by any measure, yet not quite at the extreme.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Aruba?
A typical person in Aruba spends about AWG 2,520 a month — around AWG 30,300 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Aruba in US dollars?
The cost of living in Aruba is about $1,409 a month, or roughly $16,908 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Aruba?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about AWG 1,080 a month per person, a typical one around AWG 2,520, and a comfortable life around AWG 3,560. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Aruba enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about AWG 2,520 a month, while the average take-home pay in Aruba is about AWG 4,310. For more on incomes, see salaries in Aruba.
Is Aruba an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Aruba is more expensive than 83% of countries worldwide and ranks 3rd of 33 in Latin America by cost of living.
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