Island, Aruba
Cost of living in Aruba
How much a month costs in Aruba
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,350–5,030 (Afl.6,000–9,000).
Prices in Aruba
Typical 2026 ranges in AWG, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | AWG | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Afl.2,700–4,500 | $1,510–2,510 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Afl.1,700–2,800 | $950–1,560 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Afl.45–90 | $25–50 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Afl.300–600 | $168–335 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Afl.18–35 | $10.1–19.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Afl.45–90 | $25–50 |
| Cappuccino | Afl.6–9 | $3.4–5.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Afl.6–10 | $3.4–5.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | Afl.3 | $1.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Afl.25–50 | $14–28 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | Afl.35–60 | $20–34 |
| Gym membership (month) | Afl.90–180 | $50–101 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Afl.50–90 | $28–50 |
Cheaper alternatives to Aruba
Similar safety, lower cost, in Caribbean.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Cabarete | Dominican Republic | $1,430–2,180 |
| Viñales | Cuba | $1,600–2,500 |
| Las Terrenas | Dominican Republic | $1,510–2,350 |
| Trinidad | Cuba | $1,700–2,700 |
| Varadero | Cuba | $2,000–3,200 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Aruba?
About $1,960–2,790 on a lean budget, $3,350–5,030 for a comfortable month and $6,700–12,290 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Aruba?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Afl.2,700–4,500 ($1,510–2,510) a month in the center and Afl.1,700–2,800 ($950–1,560) outside it.
How much does food cost in Aruba?
A local meal is Afl.18–35 ($10.1–19.6); a mid-range restaurant is Afl.45–90 ($25–50) per person.
Is Aruba expensive?
Prices in Aruba are about 75% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Aruba Tourism Authority
- Queen Beatrix International Airport
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.