Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 56% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (BD$13) | BD$33 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (BD$9) | BD$20 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (BD$4.18) | BD$23 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (BD$1.56) | BD$4.58 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (BD$3.34) | BD$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (BD$2.63) | BD$9 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (BD$7) | BD$27 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (BD$4.97) | BD$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (BD$2.01) | BD$2.88 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (BD$5.88) | BD$5.03 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (BD$9) | BD$26 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (BD$3.33) | BD$6 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (BD$2.36) | BD$4.38 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 49% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (BD$2,236) | BD$4,607 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (BD$914) | BD$2,965 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (BD$202) | BD$336 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (BD$1,409) | BD$2,343 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (BD$503) | BD$1,310 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (BD$295) | BD$91 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (BD$38) | BD$107 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (BD$344) | BD$400 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (BD$270) | BD$364 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (BD$10) | BD$23 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (BD$6) | BD$29 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 25% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (BD$68) | BD$60 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (BD$55) | BD$86 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (BD$101) | BD$114 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (BD$136) | BD$150 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 30% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (BD$27,680) | BD$45,910 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (BD$1.03) | BD$2.17 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (BD$61) | BD$75 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 49% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (BD$5.37) | BD$10 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (BD$18) | BD$50 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (BD$29) | BD$77 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (BD$8) | BD$12 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (BD$3.96) | BD$4.04 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (BD$5.84) | BD$14 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (BD$3.23) | BD$5.18 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (BD$3.08) | BD$7 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (BD$19) | BD$30 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 35% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (BD$39) | BD$71 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (BD$18) | BD$24 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | BD$100 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (BD$75) | BD$121 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (BD$9) | BD$13 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (BD$3.88) | BD$5.50 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (BD$4.00) | BD$9 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (BD$616) | BD$418 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (BD$0.28) | BD$0.24 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (BD$61) | BD$147 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (BD$7) | BD$15 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 204 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 46% cheaper than in Bermuda
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