Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 110% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (€84) | €16 | + 415% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€4.50) | €4.16 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (€1.69) | €1.15 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€3.38) | €3.80 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.66) | €2.83 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (€16) | €8 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€5.02) | €2.25 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€2.03) | €1.99 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (€1.69) | €1.83 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (€10) | €12 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (€5.63) | €2.86 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (€1.69) | €1.54 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 15% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (€338) | €1,236 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (€450) | €1,081 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (€675) | €173 | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€563) | €823 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (€450) | €690 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (€90) | €79 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (€55) | €46 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (€450) | €775 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (€56) | €212 | - 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€10) | €14 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 30% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (€73) | €94 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (€34) | €69 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€102) | €84 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€138) | €122 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€27,967) | €25,982 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.47) | €1.73 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €50 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€5.42) | €9 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (€17) | €12 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (€28) | €32 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (€10) | €5.15 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.81) | €3.67 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€10) | €3.77 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (€3.38) | €1.90 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (€5.63) | €2.17 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (€14) | €25 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (€56) | €47 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (€23) | €24 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €72 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (€79) | €62 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (€8) | €11 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.94) | €3.31 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (€1.69) | €3.96 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€622) | €415 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.28) | €0.25 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (€56) | €39 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (€8) | €7 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 282 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Belgium
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