Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 34% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (Dinar 4.762) | Dinar 2.834 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (Dinar 3.253) | Dinar 3.201 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (Dinar 1.577) | Dinar 1.448 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (Dinar 0.589) | Dinar 0.635 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (Dinar 1.260) | Dinar 1.129 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (Dinar 0.992) | Dinar 0.426 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Dinar 2.479) | Dinar 3.214 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (Dinar 1.877) | Dinar 0.910 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (Dinar 0.759) | Dinar 0.400 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (Dinar 2.221) | Dinar 2.060 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (Dinar 3.453) | Dinar 5.311 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (Dinar 1.256) | Dinar 1.000 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (Dinar 0.891) | Dinar 0.316 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (Dinar 844) | Dinar 392 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (Dinar 345) | Dinar 332 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (Dinar 76) | Dinar 203 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (Dinar 532) | Dinar 383 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (Dinar 190) | Dinar 224 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (Dinar 111) | Dinar 70 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 9 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (Dinar 130) | Dinar 119 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (Dinar 102) | Dinar 22 | + 359% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (Dinar 3.745) | Dinar 1.902 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Dinar 2.451) | Dinar 4.457 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 32% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (Dinar 26) | Dinar 15 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 18 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 26 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 33 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 75% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (Dinar 10,451) | Dinar 8,375 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (Dinar 0.388) | Dinar 0.234 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 9 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (Dinar 2.026) | Dinar 2.154 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 15 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (Dinar 3.043) | Dinar 3.000 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Dinar 1.494) | Dinar 2.285 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Dinar 2.205) | Dinar 1.672 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (Dinar 1.220) | Dinar 1.351 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (Dinar 1.162) | Dinar 1.522 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.230 | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (Dinar 15) | Dinar 13 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 26 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (Dinar 28) | Dinar 13 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (Dinar 3.453) | Dinar 6.000 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (Dinar 1.466) | Dinar 1.432 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (Dinar 1.511) | Dinar 3.000 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Dinar 232) | Dinar 191 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Dinar 0.105) | Dinar 0.193 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (Dinar 23) | Dinar 26 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (Dinar 2.743) | Dinar 2.290 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 233 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.21022
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 30% more expensive than in Bahrain
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