Oranjestad travel budget

Oranjestad: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Oranjestad

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 79 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1998* (3570 ANG)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 254 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 11 per person

Total budget:

$ 5993* (10710 ANG)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 415 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 78 per person
  • $ 71 per person
  • $ 22 per person

Total budget:

$ 10550* (18844 ANG)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Oranjestad compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Oranjestad in 2025 is 17% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Oranjestad in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%-16%-16%+43%+43%+0%+0%+51%+51%-7%-7%+28%+28%Price variation between Oranjestad and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping-200204060



Local prices in Oranjestad by expense type

Restaurant budget in Oranjestad

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Oranjestad is 16% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 12 to $ 29)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 45/person
($ 29 to $ 60)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 11 to $ 12)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 3.1 to $ 7.6)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.8 for 330ml
($ 3.1 to $ 6.6)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.1/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 4.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.4/can
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Oranjestad

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Oranjestad is 43% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Oranjestad (compared to United States)168168248248349349179179257257238238271271558558266266219219United StatesOranjestad2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house050100150200250300350400450500550600
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 79/night
($ 79 to $ 1239)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 238/night
($ 107 to $ 596)

42% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 271/night
($ 96 to $ 620)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 558/night
($ 178 to $ 1192)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 1239/night
($ 1194 to $ 1360)

118% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 266/month
($ 99 to $ 750)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 340/month
($ 79 to $ 1074)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 392/month
($ 76 to $ 1237)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 219/month
($ 130 to $ 452)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 486/month
($ 109 to $ 1367)

121% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Oranjestad

On average, the price of supermarket food in Oranjestad is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Oranjestad (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.25.45.413136.66.62.62.6United StatesOranjestadEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

61% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 3.3/500g
($ 3.3 to $ 3.4)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.3/kg
( $ 3.3)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.4/12 eggs
($ 4.3 to $ 6.6)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 8.7 to $ 17)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.3/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 4.3)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 6.6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 11)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.3)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Oranjestad

On average, the price of transport in Oranjestad is 51% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Oranjestad (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182823.33.34.24.21.61.68484United StatesOranjestadBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3.3/ticket
($ 1.5 to $ 3.3)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4.2/km
($ 3.1 to $ 5.4)

124% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

57% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Car hire
Car hire
$ 84/24hrs
($ 47 to $ 226)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Oranjestad

On average, budget for leisure activities in Oranjestad is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 11/ticket
($ 9.6 to $ 17)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 28/hr
($ 17 to $ 33)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Oranjestad

On average, shopping budget in Oranjestad is 28% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 11/pack
( $ 11)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 89
($ 66 to $ 110)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 64
($ 45 to $ 79)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Aruba
New York City → Aruba
New York City → Aruba
$ 583
(fair price: $ 442)
Montreal → Curaçao
Montreal → Curaçao
Montreal → Curaçao
$ 746
(fair price: $ 620)
Montreal → Aruba
Montreal → Aruba
Montreal → Aruba
$ 602
(fair price: $ 521)
Montreal → Sint Maarten
Montreal → Sint Maarten
Montreal → Sint Maarten
$ 745
(fair price: $ 608)
London → Sint Maarten
London → Sint Maarten
London → Sint Maarten
$ 1075
(fair price: $ 916)
New York City → Curaçao
New York City → Curaçao
New York City → Curaçao
$ 704
(fair price: $ 547)



About this information on the cost of living in Oranjestad

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

The information about the cost of living in Oranjestad was updated on 29-03-2025.

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