Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (C$20) | C$25 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (C$17) | C$15 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (C$5.14) | C$11 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (C$2.77) | C$3.21 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (C$5.03) | C$5.75 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (C$5.53) | C$5.61 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (C$14) | C$13 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (C$5.93) | C$5.24 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (C$5.14) | C$3.98 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (C$4.80) | C$3.88 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (C$53) | C$22 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (C$6) | C$3.36 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (C$1.58) | C$2.64 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 41% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (C$1,383) | C$2,843 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (C$711) | C$2,380 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (C$433) | C$245 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (C$791) | C$2,063 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (C$593) | C$1,623 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (C$143) | C$119 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (C$73) | C$71 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (C$547) | C$372 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (C$249) | C$180 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (C$24) | C$15 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (C$12) | C$32 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (C$91) | C$87 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (C$43) | C$63 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (C$189) | C$139 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (C$194) | C$163 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 34% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (C$33,185) | C$32,341 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (C$2.37) | C$1.63 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (C$158) | C$112 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (C$4.33) | C$12 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (C$15) | C$29 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (C$69) | C$116 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (C$13) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (C$5.71) | C$8 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (C$14) | C$7 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (C$8) | C$4.06 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (C$10) | C$3.88 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (C$21) | C$31 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (C$71) | C$74 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (C$27) | C$34 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$164 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (C$115) | C$136 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (C$15) | C$15 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (C$9) | C$5.75 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (C$3.62) | C$8 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$730 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (C$0.40) | C$0.61 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (C$95) | C$59 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (C$17) | C$18 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,943 prices entered by 599 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Canada
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