Cost of living in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 59% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal)
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| Food | + 71% | |||
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| Food in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 71% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Babijn, Aruba | Faro | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€14) | €10 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.88) | €3.41 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.96 (€2.14) | €0.88 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (€3.34) | €3.10 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 8 (€4.27) | €1.93 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.88 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.76) | €1.63 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.75 (€3.11) | €1.26 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 7 (€3.57) | €0.93 | + 282% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 31 (€17) | €5.15 | + 230% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 7 (€3.54) | €2.02 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.30 (€1.78) | €0.91 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 77% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,933 (€1,584) | €948 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 2,170 (€1,172) | €615 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 347 (€188) | €86 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,918 (€1,036) | €709 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 1,364 (€737) | €495 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 225 (€122) | €58 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 119 (€64) | €27 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 602 (€325) | €384 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 659 (€356) | €107 | + 232% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 47 (€25) | €7 | + 290% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 13 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is about the same as in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €76 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €28 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €68 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €68 | - | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 46% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €27,636 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.28 (€1.77) | €1.82 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 122 (€66) | €32 | + 106% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 38% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.67 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €6 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €60 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 8 (€4.41) | €3.98 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.93) | €2.88 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 15 (€8) | €4.08 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 7 (€3.73) | €1.38 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 7 (€4.02) | €1.52 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (€17) | €12 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Babijn, Aruba (Aruba) is 49% more expensive than in Faro (Portugal) | ||||
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| Babijn, Aruba | Faro | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€48) | €27 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (€17) | €13 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €44 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 250 (€135) | €44 | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (€4.26) | €2.34 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 9 (€4.66) | €1.82 | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €37 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 12 (€7) | €5.19 | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 59% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 114 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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