Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (AU$17) | AU$17 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (AU$12) | AU$12 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (AU$4.98) | AU$5.97 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (AU$2.19) | AU$1.35 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (AU$5.12) | AU$5.51 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (AU$8) | AU$4.77 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (AU$17) | AU$8 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (AU$7) | AU$4.24 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (AU$3.53) | AU$3.22 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (AU$6) | AU$5.84 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.83 (AU$4.57) | AU$2.94 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (AU$2.53) | AU$2.12 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (AU$2,451) | AU$2,631 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (AU$1,166) | AU$1,858 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 464 (AU$363) | AU$186 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (AU$1,338) | AU$1,879 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (AU$629) | AU$1,347 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (AU$379) | AU$148 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (AU$71) | AU$60 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (AU$380) | AU$513 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (AU$268) | AU$216 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (AU$11) | AU$31 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 143 (AU$112) | AU$104 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (AU$83) | AU$77 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (AU$196) | AU$150 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (AU$236) | AU$146 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (AU$39,751) | AU$27,076 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.88 (AU$1.47) | AU$1.49 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 60 (AU$47) | AU$149 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 37% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (AU$14) | AU$8 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (AU$26) | AU$16 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (AU$39) | AU$67 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (AU$8) | AU$4.66 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (AU$12) | AU$5.72 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (AU$4.39) | AU$3.40 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (AU$7) | AU$3.07 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (AU$24) | AU$27 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (AU$77) | AU$57 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (AU$21) | AU$35 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (AU$115) | AU$105 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (AU$11) | AU$17 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (AU$6) | AU$4.69 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (AU$5.23) | AU$10 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (AU$1,175) | AU$655 | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (AU$1.57) | AU$0.44 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 84 (AU$66) | AU$67 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (AU$9) | AU$36 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,745 prices entered by 663 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Australia
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