Travel budget in Aruba

Aruba: calculate your travel budget

Aruba: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Aruba for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 78 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1853* (3346 ANG)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 233 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 5263* (9478 ANG)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 338 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 70 per person
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 26 per person

Total budget:

$ 8685* (15624 ANG)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Aruba in 2024

Cost of living: Aruba VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Aruba in 2024 is 28% higher than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:




Local prices in Aruba by expense type

Aruba: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Aruba costs 4% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 13/person
($ 7.8 to $ 19)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 37 to $ 50)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.8 to $ 12)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4.1 for 500ml
($ 2.9 to $ 5)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.8 for 330ml
( $ 4.8)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.6/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 5.7)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 2 to $ 2.4)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Aruba: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Aruba is 46% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 20 to $ 1122)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 230/night
($ 88 to $ 676)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 237/night
($ 82 to $ 582)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 440/night
($ 137 to $ 1039)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 304
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 955/night
($ 872 to $ 1229)

120% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 435
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 248/month
($ 88 to $ 795)

54% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 295/month
($ 83 to $ 1007)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 337/month
($ 79 to $ 1092)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 221/month
($ 110 to $ 590)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 410/month
($ 97 to $ 1201)

105% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 201

Aruba: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Aruba is 29% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

123% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.8/500g
($ 2.8 to $ 4.6)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 4.6)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.4/12 eggs
($ 3.7 to $ 7)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.4/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 8.8)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5.9/kg
( $ 5.9)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 7.8/kg
( $ 7.8)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.9/kg
( $ 3.9)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Aruba: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Aruba is 34% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.9/ticket
( $ 2.9)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.7/km
($ 2.7 to $ 4.8)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 76/24hrs
($ 40 to $ 189)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Aruba: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Aruba is 25% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
( $ 13)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 33/hr
( $ 33)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Aruba: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Aruba is 37% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 18/pack
( $ 18)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 50
( $ 50)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 59
( $ 59)

40% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Aruba
New York City → Aruba
New York City → Aruba
$ 544
(fair price: $ 413)
New York City → Sint Maarten
New York City → Sint Maarten
New York City → Sint Maarten
$ 694
(fair price: $ 513)
Montreal → Curaçao
Montreal → Curaçao
Montreal → Curaçao
$ 681
(fair price: $ 554)
Montreal → Aruba
Montreal → Aruba
Montreal → Aruba
$ 525
(fair price: $ 452)
New York City → Curaçao
New York City → Curaçao
New York City → Curaçao
$ 596
(fair price: $ 467)
Toronto → Sint Maarten
Toronto → Sint Maarten
Toronto → Sint Maarten
$ 624
(fair price: $ 487)



About the information on the cost of living in Aruba

The information about the cost of living in Aruba shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Aruba updated on 09-11-2024.

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