Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 86% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (25KM) | 20KM | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (21KM) | 11KM | + 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (6KM) | 6KM | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (3.49KM) | 2.39KM | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (6KM) | 5.16KM | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (7KM) | 3.53KM | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (17KM) | 12KM | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (7KM) | 2.20KM | + 240% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (6KM) | 1.94KM | + 234% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (6KM) | 1.64KM | + 269% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (66KM) | 19KM | + 249% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (8KM) | 2.77KM | + 182% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (1.99KM) | 1.54KM | + 30% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 74% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (1,742KM) | 1,026KM | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (896KM) | 700KM | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (546KM) | 279KM | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (996KM) | 672KM | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (747KM) | 452KM | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (180KM) | 163KM | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (91KM) | 26KM | + 254% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (689KM) | 748KM | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (313KM) | 506KM | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (30KM) | 11KM | + 166% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (15KM) | 12KM | + 26% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (114KM) | 138KM | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (54KM) | 64KM | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (239KM) | 172KM | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (244KM) | 147KM | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 123% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (41,804KM) | 49,156KM | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (2.99KM) | 2.54KM | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (199KM) | 53KM | + 277% | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (5.45KM) | 18KM | - 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (19KM) | 11KM | + 79% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (87KM) | 42KM | + 107% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (16KM) | 5.70KM | + 178% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (7KM) | 8KM | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (17KM) | 7KM | + 134% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (10KM) | 2.59KM | + 268% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (13KM) | 4.51KM | + 179% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (27KM) | 10KM | + 170% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 93% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (89KM) | 38KM | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (34KM) | 15KM | + 120% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 43KM | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (145KM) | 73KM | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (19KM) | 9KM | + 113% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (11KM) | 3.41KM | + 228% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (4.56KM) | 3.50KM | + 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 924KM | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.50KM) | 0.18KM | + 178% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (119KM) | 50KM | + 138% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (21KM) | 7KM | + 206% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 84% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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