Aruba
A tiny, wind-swept Dutch Caribbean island known for its pristine Eagle Beach, consistent sunshine, and a welcoming, multicultural atmosphere.
#212 of 250
76% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 336
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing, Basic Grocery Basket, Restaurants, Entertainment, & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Aruba is the 212. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 336 for one adult.
Most of that goes on utilities, which runs 76% above the median city and adds $ 99 a month: basic utilities (85m2 apt) $ 140, mobile plan (10gb+) $ 34. It is also pricier than usual for clothing.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
3 prices on this page come from live scrapers (1 sources, observed October 14, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Aruba, Aruba. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/aruba. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeans (Levis or Similar) | 72.07 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 88.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 153.07 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
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