Aruba travel budget

Aruba: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Aruba

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 44 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1517* (2744 ANG)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 139 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 8 per person

Total budget:

$ 3905* (7056 ANG)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 243 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 73 per person
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 7185* (12992 ANG)

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



Cost of living in Aruba compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Aruba in 2024 is 15% 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 Aruba in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Aruba by expense type

Restaurant budget in Aruba

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Aruba is 4% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 8 to $ 19)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 48/person
($ 46 to $ 51)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 10 to $ 13)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.5 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 5)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 5 for 330ml
( $ 5)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.9/cup
($ 3 to $ 5.8)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.3/can
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 2.4)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Aruba

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Aruba is 6% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 12 to $ 1050)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 124/night
($ 70 to $ 254)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 153/night
($ 78 to $ 301)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 333/night
($ 119 to $ 635)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 756/night
($ 741 to $ 810)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 179/month
($ 94 to $ 507)

25% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 172/month
($ 77 to $ 482)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 212/month
($ 77 to $ 586)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 142/month
($ 72 to $ 324)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 389/month
($ 106 to $ 1223)

101% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Aruba

On average, the price of supermarket food in Aruba is 32% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 3.5)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.8/500g
($ 2.7 to $ 4.8)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 4.8/kg
( $ 4.8)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 5.4/12 eggs
($ 3.6 to $ 7.1)

45% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.5/kg
($ 6 to $ 9)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 6/kg
( $ 6)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 8/kg
( $ 8)

63% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 4/kg
( $ 4)

33% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 3.1
($ 2.5 to $ 3.8)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Aruba

On average, the price of transport in Aruba is 43% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 3/ticket
( $ 3)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.7/km
($ 2.7 to $ 5)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Leisure activity budget in Aruba

On average, budget for leisure activities in Aruba is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8/ticket
($ 8 to $ 13)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 34/hr
( $ 34)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Aruba

On average, shopping budget in Aruba is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 13/pack
($ 8.4 to $ 19)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 59
($ 51 to $ 65)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 28 to $ 61)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Aruba
New York City → Aruba
New York City → Aruba
$ 572
(fair price: $ 442)
London → Aruba
London → Aruba
London → Aruba
$ 863
(fair price: $ 757)
Toronto → Aruba
Toronto → Aruba
Toronto → Aruba
$ 579
(fair price: $ 458)
Montreal → Aruba
Montreal → Aruba
Montreal → Aruba
$ 519
(fair price: $ 434)
Los Angeles → Aruba
Los Angeles  → Aruba
Los Angeles  → Aruba
$ 549
(fair price: $ 455)
Atlanta → Aruba
Atlanta → Aruba
Atlanta → Aruba
$ 776
(fair price: $ 560)

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About this 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.

The information about the cost of living in Aruba was updated on 27-03-2024.

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