Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (AU$16) | AU$18 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (AU$5.33) | AU$5.97 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (AU$1.99) | AU$1.48 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (AU$4.26) | AU$5.42 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (AU$3.36) | AU$4.99 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (AU$6) | AU$4.61 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (AU$2.57) | AU$3.20 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (AU$8) | AU$5.52 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (AU$4.25) | AU$2.91 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (AU$3.01) | AU$2.47 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (AU$2,856) | AU$3,144 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (AU$1,167) | AU$2,161 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (AU$258) | AU$291 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (AU$1,799) | AU$1,971 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (AU$643) | AU$1,506 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (AU$377) | AU$177 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (AU$49) | AU$58 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (AU$440) | AU$494 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (AU$345) | AU$245 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (AU$13) | AU$13 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (AU$8) | AU$31 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (AU$87) | AU$101 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (AU$70) | AU$66 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (AU$129) | AU$137 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (AU$174) | AU$140 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (AU$35,358) | AU$28,179 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (AU$1.31) | AU$1.36 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (AU$78) | AU$159 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (AU$23) | AU$17 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (AU$37) | AU$68 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (AU$5.06) | AU$4.67 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (AU$4.13) | AU$3.38 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (AU$3.93) | AU$3.51 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (AU$25) | AU$28 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 20% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (AU$50) | AU$56 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (AU$22) | AU$36 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$227 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (AU$96) | AU$91 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (AU$4.96) | AU$4.49 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (AU$5.11) | AU$9 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (AU$787) | AU$663 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (AU$0.36) | AU$0.51 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (AU$77) | AU$70 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (AU$9) | AU$35 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,489 prices entered by 440 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in Australia
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