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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Aruba
Spending runs from AWG 1,080 a month in the poorest fifth to AWG 6,460 in the richest
Per person, whole country
AWG 2,520
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
AWG 1,080richest 20%
AWG 6,460
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Key facts
The cost of living in Aruba in numbers
Among the most expensive countries in the world
More expensive than 92% of countries. A basket that costs AWG 1,790 at world-middle prices costs AWG 3,300 here.
The most expensive of its neighbours
Every neighbouring country is cheaper. The same basket costs AWG 3,300 here against AWG 3,200 in Curaçao, the closest on price.
How living costs in Aruba compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Aruba against other countries
More expensive than 92% of countries
Where Aruba sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs AWG 1,790 at world-middle prices costs AWG 3,300 here.
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 standard of living in Aruba?
By spending, Aruba ranks #33 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about AWG 2,520 a month, the poorest 20% about AWG 1,080 and the richest 20% about AWG 6,460. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
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.
What currency is used in Aruba?
Aruba uses the Aruban Florin (AWG). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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