Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Austria
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Austria | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (€10) | €14 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€3.44) | €5.46 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (€1.29) | €1.09 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€2.75) | €5.33 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.17) | €2.76 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (€5.41) | €7 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.10) | €2.22 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€1.66) | €1.86 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (€4.85) | €1.07 | + 355% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (€8) | €9 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (€2.74) | €2.00 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (€1.95) | €1.52 | + 28% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (€1,844) | €1,441 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (€753) | €1,108 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (€167) | €157 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (€1,162) | €1,132 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (€415) | €657 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (€243) | €102 | + 138% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (€32) | €24 | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (€284) | €499 | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (€223) | €90 | + 149% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€5.35) | €14 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Austria | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (€56) | €93 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (€45) | €35 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€83) | €85 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€112) | €127 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Austria | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€22,827) | €22,332 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (€0.85) | €1.10 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (€50) | €48 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€4.42) | €8 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (€15) | €9 | + 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (€24) | €78 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (€7) | €5.93 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.26) | €2.75 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.82) | €3.15 | + 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (€2.67) | €1.38 | + 93% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (€2.54) | €1.87 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (€16) | €23 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 13% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (€32) | €35 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (€14) | €19 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €89 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (€62) | €54 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (€8) | €10 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.20) | €3.56 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (€3.30) | €3.63 | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€508) | €493 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.23) | €0.08 | + 175% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (€50) | €37 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (€5.99) | €5.62 | + 7% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Austria
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