Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 84% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 89 (AU$73) | AU$21 | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 19 (AU$16) | AU$13 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.53 (AU$2.87) | AU$1.72 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (AU$5.70) | AU$7 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (AU$18) | AU$8 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (AU$12) | AU$4.46 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (AU$5.30) | AU$3.21 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.64 (AU$4.59) | AU$5.83 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 93 (AU$76) | AU$19 | + 297% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (AU$6) | AU$3.64 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (AU$2.44) | AU$2.76 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 43% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (AU$489) | AU$2,993 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (AU$652) | AU$2,138 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 751 (AU$612) | AU$264 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (AU$1,245) | AU$2,001 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (AU$566) | AU$1,548 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (AU$148) | AU$219 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 99 (AU$80) | AU$74 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (AU$652) | AU$542 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 364 (AU$296) | AU$325 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 22 (AU$18) | AU$13 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (AU$10) | AU$35 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 141 (AU$115) | AU$106 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (AU$45) | AU$73 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (AU$163) | AU$152 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (AU$200) | AU$165 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 45,117 (AU$36,763) | AU$32,133 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (AU$2.14) | AU$2.00 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$167 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 6.00 (AU$4.89) | AU$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (AU$71) | AU$75 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (AU$13) | AU$6 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (AU$5.71) | AU$5.12 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (AU$13) | AU$5.83 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 7 (AU$5.32) | AU$3.48 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (AU$7) | AU$3.63 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (AU$23) | AU$32 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (AU$73) | AU$63 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (AU$27) | AU$39 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$210 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (AU$118) | AU$105 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (AU$9) | AU$4.99 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (AU$3.73) | AU$9 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (AU$901) | AU$645 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (AU$0.41) | AU$0.24 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 126 (AU$103) | AU$74 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (AU$14) | AU$41 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,538 prices entered by 358 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Australia
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