Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (ƒ 36) | ƒ 25 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (ƒ 17) | ƒ 17 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.65 (ƒ 10) | ƒ 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (ƒ 1.61) | ƒ 3.96 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.56 (ƒ 6) | ƒ 6 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (ƒ 8) | ƒ 8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.69 (ƒ 10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.71 (ƒ 8) | ƒ 9 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.08 (ƒ 5.55) | ƒ 5.75 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.67 (ƒ 7) | ƒ 7 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (ƒ 30) | ƒ 31 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (ƒ 4.95) | ƒ 7 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (ƒ 5.41) | ƒ 3.30 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,264 (ƒ 5,875) | ƒ 2,933 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,342 (ƒ 4,216) | ƒ 2,170 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (ƒ 396) | ƒ 347 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,835 (ƒ 3,303) | ƒ 1,918 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,487 (ƒ 2,677) | ƒ 1,364 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $170 (ƒ 307) | ƒ 225 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (ƒ 119) | ƒ 119 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $296 (ƒ 532) | ƒ 602 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $260 (ƒ 469) | ƒ 659 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (ƒ 24) | ƒ 47 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $50 (ƒ 90) | ƒ 13 | + 586% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (ƒ 100) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (ƒ 91) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (ƒ 170) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 (ƒ 256) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,823 (ƒ 48,282) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (ƒ 1.59) | ƒ 3.37 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $101 (ƒ 182) | ƒ 122 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (ƒ 27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (ƒ 17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (ƒ 43) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (ƒ 264) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (ƒ 12) | ƒ 8 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.92 (ƒ 7) | ƒ 7 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (ƒ 11) | ƒ 15 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.01 (ƒ 7) | ƒ 7 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (ƒ 4.10) | ƒ 7 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (ƒ 57) | ƒ 32 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (ƒ 93) | ƒ 89 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (ƒ 51) | ƒ 31 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $410 (ƒ 738) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (ƒ 143) | ƒ 250 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (ƒ 25) | ƒ 16 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (ƒ 9) | ƒ 8 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.17 (ƒ 9) | ƒ 9 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $750 (ƒ 1,350) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (ƒ 0.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (ƒ 84) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (ƒ 18) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 636 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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