Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €12 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.42) | €5.37 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.84) | €1.39 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (€3.34) | €5.80 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.68) | €4.57 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€3.94) | €2.43 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.42) | €2.86 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.19) | €1.27 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€35) | €12 | + 193% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.12) | €3.48 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (€1.05) | €2.42 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 27% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (€919) | €1,555 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (€473) | €1,154 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€288) | €246 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€525) | €998 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (€394) | €721 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€95) | €111 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€48) | €24 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€363) | €482 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€165) | €114 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €14 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (€8) | €19 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 32% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€60) | €97 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€29) | €46 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€126) | €122 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€129) | €212 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 79% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€22,058) | €26,470 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.58) | €1.55 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€105) | €42 | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.87) | €14 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€46) | €152 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €5.00 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.79) | €4.03 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €6 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€5.03) | €2.01 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €3.33 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €35 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€47) | €47 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€18) | €22 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €270 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€76) | €63 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€10) | €12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.90) | €4.99 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.41) | €5.33 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €689 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.10 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€63) | €46 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €6 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 260 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 8% more expensive than in Austria
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