Ethereum vs Arbitrum One fees: Arbitrum One is 13.3× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 24 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Ethereum | Arbitrum One | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Layer 1 | Ethereum rollup (L2) |
| Gas paid in | ETH | ETH |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.015 | $0.0011 |
| Token transfer | $0.047 | $0.0035 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.130 | $0.0098 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.021 – $0.047 | $0.0035 – $0.0037 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Arbitrum One is 13.3× cheaper than Ethereum right now ($0.0035 vs $0.047), and cheaper for 24 of the 24 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.047 on Ethereum vs $0.0035 on Arbitrum One — Arbitrum One wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Ethereum and ETH on Arbitrum One — the same asset, so one balance can be bridged between them.
- Speed: blocks every ~12 s on Ethereum vs ~0.25 s on Arbitrum One.
Cost to send each asset: Ethereum vs Arbitrum One
| Asset | Ethereum | Arbitrum One | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETH | $0.015 | $0.0011 | Arbitrum One |
| USDC | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| USDS | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| USDE | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| PYUSD | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| FDUSD | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| USDG | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| CBBTC | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| LINK | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| UNI | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| AAVE | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| PEPE | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| ENA | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| ARB | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| MORPHO | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| CRV | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| LDO | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| GRT | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| BONK | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| SUSDE | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| SUSHI | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| 1INCH | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| COMP | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
| APE | $0.047 | $0.0035 | Arbitrum One |
Transfer to an address that already holds the asset. New holders can cost more (Solana token-account rent, extra TRON energy). Exchange withdrawal fees are separate.
FAQ
Is Ethereum cheaper than Arbitrum One?
For a token transfer, Arbitrum One is currently 13.3× cheaper ($0.0035 vs $0.047). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Ethereum to Arbitrum One directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Ethereum and Arbitrum One requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Ethereum gas fees · Arbitrum One gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC.