Cost of Living in Aruba (2026 Guide)
Tourism-heavy economy; Oranjestad is the most expensive area.
Currency: Aruban Florin (AWG) · 1 USD ≈ 1.79 AWG
| Item | Local (AWG) | USD equiv. |
|---|---|---|
| Rent — 1BR mid-range | ƒ2,400/month | US$1341/month |
| Meal out (mid-range) | ƒ38 | US$21 |
| Coffee (cappuccino) | ƒ7 | US$4 |
| Gasoline (1 litre) | ƒ2.8 | US$2 |
| Public transit pass | ƒ130/month | US$73/month |
| Home internet (60Mbps+) | ƒ220/month | US$123/month |
| Utilities (basic, 85m²) | ƒ420/month | US$235/month |
| Average net salary | ƒ4,200/month | US$2346/month |
Living in Aruba — what to expect
Tourism-heavy economy; Oranjestad is the most expensive area. Pricing varies sharply between the capital and outlying parishes — expect rents in the central business district to run 30–50% above the figures above. All prices are representative averages for 2026 and convert to USD using the current TradeAtlas exchange feed.
Working in Aruba
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