Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $26 (ƒ 46) | ƒ 25 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (ƒ 24) | ƒ 17 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (ƒ 13) | ƒ 7 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.24 (ƒ 2.23) | ƒ 3.96 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (ƒ 12) | ƒ 6 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (ƒ 8) | ƒ 8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (ƒ 13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.41 (ƒ 10) | ƒ 9 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.38 (ƒ 4.28) | ƒ 5.75 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (ƒ 5.51) | ƒ 7 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (ƒ 30) | ƒ 31 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.43 (ƒ 6) | ƒ 7 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.82 (ƒ 7) | ƒ 3.30 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,836 (ƒ 8,705) | ƒ 2,933 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,265 (ƒ 5,877) | ƒ 2,170 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (ƒ 391) | ƒ 347 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,764 (ƒ 4,976) | ƒ 1,918 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,877 (ƒ 3,378) | ƒ 1,364 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (ƒ 240) | ƒ 225 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (ƒ 100) | ƒ 119 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $247 (ƒ 445) | ƒ 602 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 (ƒ 278) | ƒ 659 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (ƒ 25) | ƒ 47 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (ƒ 49) | ƒ 13 | + 273% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (ƒ 86) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (ƒ 77) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (ƒ 141) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (ƒ 195) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,418 (ƒ 51,152) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (ƒ 1.69) | ƒ 3.28 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $117 (ƒ 211) | ƒ 122 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (ƒ 29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (ƒ 19) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (ƒ 51) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $206 (ƒ 370) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (ƒ 12) | ƒ 8 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.52 (ƒ 10) | ƒ 7 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (ƒ 13) | ƒ 15 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.51 (ƒ 10) | ƒ 7 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.02 (ƒ 5.43) | ƒ 7 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (ƒ 73) | ƒ 31 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Babijn, Aruba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (ƒ 120) | ƒ 89 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (ƒ 55) | ƒ 31 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $126 (ƒ 227) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (ƒ 191) | ƒ 250 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (ƒ 36) | ƒ 16 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 (ƒ 9) | ƒ 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (ƒ 12) | ƒ 9 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $757 (ƒ 1,363) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (ƒ 0.43) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $82 (ƒ 147) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (ƒ 16) | ƒ 12 | + 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 53% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2024.
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