Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Bermuda
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 49% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (BD$13) | BD$24 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (BD$9) | BD$13 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (BD$4.18) | BD$9 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (BD$1.56) | BD$2.69 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (BD$3.34) | BD$8 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (BD$2.63) | BD$10 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (BD$7) | BD$8 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (BD$4.98) | BD$10 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (BD$2.01) | BD$3.55 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (BD$5.89) | BD$5.03 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (BD$9) | BD$19 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (BD$3.33) | BD$7 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (BD$2.36) | BD$7 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 50% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (BD$2,240) | BD$4,643 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (BD$915) | BD$3,584 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (BD$203) | BD$179 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (BD$1,411) | BD$2,542 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (BD$504) | BD$1,775 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (BD$295) | BD$50 | + 491% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (BD$38) | BD$100 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (BD$345) | BD$400 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (BD$271) | BD$500 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (BD$10) | BD$31 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (BD$7) | BD$30 | - 78% | |
| 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$77 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (BD$55) | BD$83 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (BD$101) | BD$123 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (BD$137) | BD$141 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 24% cheaper than in Bermuda | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (BD$27,727) | BD$37,231 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (BD$1.03) | BD$2.15 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (BD$61) | BD$72 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 47% 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$88 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (BD$8) | BD$14 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (BD$3.96) | BD$3.48 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (BD$5.85) | BD$14 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (BD$3.24) | BD$4.20 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (BD$3.08) | BD$6.00 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (BD$20) | BD$25 | - 22% | |
| 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 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (BD$18) | BD$24 | - 27% | |
| 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$3.89) | BD$5.50 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (BD$4.01) | BD$9 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (BD$617) | 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 | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 257 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 43% cheaper than in Bermuda
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