General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Oranjestad |
| Country | Aruba |
| Currency | Aruban Florin |
| Main religion | Roman Catholic |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 51.1% |
| Gdp | $2.5 billion |
| Size | 193 sq mi |
| Population | 101,484 |
| Population density | 527/sq mi |
| Kids per female | 2.04 |
| City population | 71.7% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 26∘C |
| Summer | 29∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Dutch, Papiamento |
| Population able to read | 99.9% |
| Population with a college degree | 16.7% |
| Population able to speak english | 64.3% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | NA (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.5/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Aruba Airlines |
| Main airport | Queen Beatrix International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | no |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1.5 |
| Cigarettes | $7 |
| Burger | $10 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $700/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $100/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $250/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $NA/10km |
| Petrol | $NA/l |
| Rental car | $NA/day |
| Public transportation | $NA/daypass |
| Bike rental | $NA/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 25% |
| Vat | 7.5% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $25000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10-15% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 23.7/MBits |
| Tld | .aw |
| Free wifi | 7/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 85% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type A, B, and F |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Amazon |
| Supermarket | Super Food |
| Pharmacy | Botica di Servicio |
| Drugstore | Botica Oduber |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | No |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 8/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 9/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Windsurfing |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Keshi yena | A baked casserole made with Gouda cheese, chicken, and vegetables | $15-$20 |
| Funchi | A cornmeal mush served with stewed meat or fish | $10-$15 |
| Pastechi | A fried pastry filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables | $2-$3 |
| Pan bati | A flatbread made with cornmeal and coconut | $5-$10 |
| Arroz con pollo | A rice dish with chicken, vegetables, and spices | $12-$18 |
| Sopa di pisca | A fish soup made with fresh fish, vegetables, and spices | $10-$15 |
| Cabrito stoba | A goat stew made with tomatoes, onions, and peppers | $15-$20 |
| Calamares fritos | Fried squid served with a dipping sauce | $12-$18 |
| Balchi | A grilled fish served with a creole sauce | $18-$25 |
| Poffertjes | A Dutch pancake served with powdered sugar and butter | $5-$10 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Balashi | Local beer, light and refreshing | $5 |
| Amstel Bright | Imported beer, crisp and flavorful | $6 |
| Heineken | Imported beer, well-known and popular | $7 |
| Ariba | Local cocktail, made with rum, fruit juices, and grenadine | $8 |
| Mojito | Classic cocktail, made with rum, mint, lime, and sugar | $9 |
| Piña Colada | Tropical cocktail, made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream | $10 |
| Hurricane | Strong cocktail, made with rum, fruit juices, and grenadine | $11 |
| Mai Tai | Tropical cocktail, made with rum, orange curaçao, and orgeat syrup | $12 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aloe Vera Products | Products made from the aloe vera plant, which is grown in abundance in Aruba | $10-$50 |
| Conch Shell Jewelry | Jewelry made from conch shells, which are found on the beaches of Aruba | $15-$75 |
| Guilder Coins | Coins from the Netherlands Antilles, which Aruba was once a part of | $5-$25 |
| Hand-Painted Pottery | Pottery that is hand-painted with traditional Aruban designs | $20-$100 |
| Rum | Rum made in Aruba, which is known for its smooth taste | $15-$50 |
| T-Shirts | T-shirts with Aruban designs or slogans | $10-$25 |
| Wood Carvings | Carvings made from local woods, such as mahogany and rosewood | $20-$100 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Commemorates the start of the new year |
| Carnival | February/March | A week-long celebration with parades, music, and dancing |
| Good Friday | March/April | Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ |
| Easter | March/April | Commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| King’s Day | April 27 | Celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Honors workers and their contributions to society |
| Ascension Day | May | Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Whit Monday | May/June | Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| Flag Day | June 24 | Celebrates the adoption of the Aruban flag |
| Independence Day | July 2 | Commemorates Aruba’s independence from the Netherlands |
| Christmas | December 25 | Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | A public holiday following Christmas Day |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Diario |
| Online news | Aruba.com |
| Tv | Telearuba |
| Radio | Radio 98.5 FM |