Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Bahrain
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 62% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (Dinar 31) | Dinar 9 | + 249% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (Dinar 2.720) | Dinar 2.500 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (Dinar 1.674) | Dinar 2.050 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (Dinar 0.628) | Dinar 0.792 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (Dinar 1.255) | Dinar 2.580 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (Dinar 0.987) | Dinar 0.995 | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (Dinar 5.858) | Dinar 2.140 | + 174% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (Dinar 1.868) | Dinar 1.295 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (Dinar 0.756) | Dinar 0.400 | + 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (Dinar 0.628) | Dinar 3.026 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (Dinar 3.766) | Dinar 8 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 0.800 | + 162% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (Dinar 0.628) | Dinar 0.200 | + 214% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (Dinar 126) | Dinar 363 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (Dinar 167) | Dinar 332 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (Dinar 251) | Dinar 40 | + 528% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (Dinar 209) | Dinar 383 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (Dinar 167) | Dinar 224 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (Dinar 33) | Dinar 70 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (Dinar 20) | Dinar 30 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (Dinar 167) | Dinar 119 | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 22 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (Dinar 3.727) | Dinar 1.902 | + 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Dinar 2.440) | Dinar 4.457 | - 45% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bahrain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (Dinar 27) | Dinar 15 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (Dinar 13) | Dinar 18 | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (Dinar 38) | Dinar 55 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Dinar 51) | Dinar 33 | + 57% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (Dinar 10,401) | Dinar 10,500 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (Dinar 0.548) | Dinar 0.300 | + 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 10 | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (Dinar 2.016) | Dinar 2.154 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 7 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (Dinar 3.557) | Dinar 3.000 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Dinar 1.417) | Dinar 2.285 | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (Dinar 3.557) | Dinar 1.672 | + 113% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (Dinar 1.255) | Dinar 1.351 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (Dinar 2.092) | Dinar 1.522 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (Dinar 5.230) | Dinar 1.745 | + 200% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bahrain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 13 | + 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 6.000 | + 39% | |
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 140 (Dinar 29) | Dinar 13 | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (Dinar 3.138) | Dinar 6.000 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (Dinar 1.464) | Dinar 2.500 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (Dinar 0.628) | Dinar 3.000 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Dinar 231) | Dinar 191 | + 21% | |
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 100 (Dinar 21) | Dinar 16 | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (Dinar 3.033) | Dinar 1.545 | + 96% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on August 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in Bahrain
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