Cost of living in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles vs Bogotá, Colombia
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Food | + 123% | |||
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Food in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 123% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (COL$50,020) | COL$26,081 | + 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (COL$31,038) | COL$17,952 | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (COL$13,474) | COL$7,564 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.64 (COL$7,433) | COL$2,922 | + 154% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (COL$13,371) | COL$5,362 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 5.52 (COL$11,270) | COL$2,833 | + 298% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 13 (COL$26,079) | COL$7,236 | + 260% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 7 (COL$14,893) | COL$5,549 | + 168% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.01 (COL$10,215) | COL$2,238 | + 356% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.26 (COL$8,689) | COL$3,111 | + 179% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (COL$33,055) | COL$43,884 | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.99 (COL$12,221) | COL$4,399 | + 178% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.10 (COL$6,332) | COL$1,994 | + 218% | |
Housing | + 92% | |||
Housing in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 92% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,951 (COL$3,979,334) | COL$2,983,720 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,333 (COL$2,719,847) | COL$1,556,150 | + 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 495 (COL$1,010,395) | COL$235,436 | + 329% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,287 (COL$2,626,674) | COL$1,908,940 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 904 (COL$1,844,794) | COL$1,093,910 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 239 (COL$488,367) | COL$155,712 | + 214% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 102 (COL$208,118) | COL$71,409 | + 191% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 513 (COL$1,046,887) | COL$1,200,650 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 289 (COL$588,841) | COL$322,354 | + 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 19 (COL$38,214) | COL$20,023 | + 91% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 11 (COL$22,878) | COL$10,894 | + 110% | |
Clothes | + 103% | |||
Clothes in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 103% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 135 (COL$276,218) | COL$180,367 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 124 (COL$252,173) | COL$107,158 | + 135% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (COL$388,451) | COL$265,134 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 238 (COL$484,830) | COL$211,367 | + 129% | |
Transportation | + 67% | |||
Transportation in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 67% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 33,294 (COL$67,923,759) | COL$58,198,200 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.06 (COL$4,193) | COL$2,350 | + 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 118 (COL$241,613) | COL$139,563 | + 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ƒ 38 (COL$76,633) | COL$23,531 | + 226% | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 59% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 17 (COL$35,622) | COL$14,991 | + 138% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 28 (COL$56,476) | COL$15,892 | + 255% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 45 (COL$92,343) | COL$93,137 | - 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (COL$21,399) | COL$17,959 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (COL$17,630) | COL$13,673 | + 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (COL$20,865) | COL$17,119 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.54 (COL$9,269) | COL$6,578 | + 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.90 (COL$12,037) | COL$4,968 | + 142% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (COL$55,816) | COL$25,496 | + 119% | |
Entertainment | + 165% | |||
Entertainment in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 165% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 80 (COL$162,471) | COL$38,291 | + 324% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 33 (COL$68,182) | COL$25,800 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 100 (COL$204,015) | COL$96,026 | + 112% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (COL$286,582) | COL$101,824 | + 181% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (COL$32,469) | COL$24,777 | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (COL$15,769) | COL$8,064 | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 (COL$12,605) | COL$3,597 | + 250% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (COL$2,256,386) | COL$1,770,630 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.08 (COL$2,209) | COL$248 | + 791% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 90 (COL$183,888) | COL$138,966 | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (COL$22,013) | COL$7,808 | + 182% | |
TOTAL | + 99% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 99% more expensive than in Bogotá (Colombia)
For example, you would need at least COL$18,022,884 (ƒ 8,834) in Willemstad to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with COL$9,040,000 in Bogotá.
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