Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Botswana
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 119% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (P143) | P76 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (P100) | P61 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (P42) | P21 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (P18) | P13 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (P43) | P46 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (P70) | P16 | + 351% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (P146) | P32 | + 353% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (P61) | P20 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (P29) | P8 | + 270% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (P50) | P16 | + 215% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (P134) | P95 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.83 (P38) | P16 | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (P21) | P5.97 | + 254% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (P20,453) | P12,988 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (P9,733) | P12,248 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 464 (P3,031) | P1,637 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (P11,162) | P12,000 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (P5,249) | P4,899 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (P3,160) | P942 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (P589) | P906 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (P3,174) | P6,000 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (P2,237) | P1,277 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (P93) | P73 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (P90) | P50 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 32% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 143 (P935) | P494 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (P688) | P706 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (P1,635) | P708 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (P1,966) | P613 | + 221% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 8% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (P331,694) | P400,000 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.88 (P12) | P10 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 60 (P392) | P268 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 109% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (P120) | P50 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (P215) | P138 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (P326) | P219 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (P64) | P30 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (P63) | P19 | + 236% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (P101) | P48 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (P37) | P20 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (P56) | P20 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (P201) | P107 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | + 145% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 145% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (P644) | P119 | + 440% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (P179) | P100 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | P240 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (P959) | P500 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (P93) | P80 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (P51) | P53 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (P44) | P17 | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (P9,808) | P10,343 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (P13) | P1.01 | + 1189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 84 (P552) | P607 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (P74) | P47 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in Botswana
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