Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Bolivia
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Food | + 135% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 135% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 ($b96) | $b49 | + 94% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 ($b81) | $b38 | + 112% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 ($b25) | $b14 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 ($b13) | $b7 | + 92% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 ($b24) | $b13 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 ($b27) | $b9 | + 208% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 ($b67) | $b20 | + 235% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 ($b29) | $b14 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 ($b25) | $b8 | + 206% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 ($b23) | $b11 | + 112% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 ($b254) | $b53 | + 380% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 ($b30) | $b12 | + 152% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 ($b8) | $b4.31 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 94% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 ($b6,692) | $b3,806 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 ($b3,443) | $b2,563 | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 ($b2,098) | $b318 | + 560% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 ($b3,826) | $b2,491 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 ($b2,869) | $b2,154 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 ($b693) | $b335 | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 ($b351) | $b143 | + 145% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 ($b2,645) | $b2,978 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 ($b1,204) | $b1,253 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 ($b116) | $b64 | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 ($b57) | $b25 | + 126% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bolivia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 ($b439) | $b371 | + 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 ($b209) | $b268 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 ($b917) | $b588 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($b937) | $b568 | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 221% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 221% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 ($b160,591) | $b126,137 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 ($b11) | $b3.82 | + 201% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 ($b765) | $b160 | + 377% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 ($b21) | $b45 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 ($b74) | $b74 | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 ($b333) | $b203 | + 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 ($b61) | $b31 | + 95% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($b28) | $b27 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($b67) | $b30 | + 121% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 ($b37) | $b11 | + 219% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 ($b48) | $b22 | + 118% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 ($b104) | $b64 | + 62% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 72% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bolivia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 ($b342) | $b63 | + 440% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 ($b129) | $b85 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $b152 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 ($b556) | $b179 | + 210% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 ($b73) | $b45 | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 ($b43) | $b26 | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 ($b18) | $b20 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $b4,257 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($b1.92) | $b1.40 | + 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 ($b458) | $b350 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 ($b81) | $b19 | + 336% | |
TOTAL | + 118% |

These prices were last updated on March 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 118% more expensive than in Bolivia
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