Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Canada
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 57% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (C$54) | C$23 | + 135% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (C$16) | C$13 | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (C$8) | C$9 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (C$2.63) | C$3.00 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (C$8) | C$5.66 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (C$5.27) | C$5.19 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (C$13) | C$10 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$5.01 | + 125% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (C$4.89) | C$3.05 | + 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (C$4.57) | C$3.60 | + 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (C$50) | C$18 | + 173% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (C$5.90) | C$3.11 | + 90% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (C$2.29) | C$2.93 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 30% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (C$1,881) | C$2,731 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (C$662) | C$2,117 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (C$413) | C$221 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (C$1,150) | C$1,778 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (C$523) | C$1,401 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (C$136) | C$127 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (C$69) | C$72 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (C$520) | C$441 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (C$237) | C$208 | + 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (C$23) | C$14 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (C$6) | C$29 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (C$86) | C$80 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (C$41) | C$57 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (C$180) | C$122 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (C$184) | C$149 | + 24% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 32% 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$31,585) | C$30,830 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (C$1.97) | C$1.68 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (C$150) | C$105 | + 43% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (C$4.12) | C$13 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (C$15) | C$29 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (C$65) | C$114 | - 43% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (C$12) | C$9 | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (C$5.43) | C$7 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (C$13) | C$7 | + 102% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$4.94 | + 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (C$10) | C$3.43 | + 177% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (C$20) | C$31 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (C$67) | C$64 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (C$25) | C$32 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$170 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (C$109) | C$113 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (C$15) | C$15 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (C$8) | C$5.36 | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (C$3.45) | C$7 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (C$832) | C$755 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (C$0.38) | C$0.42 | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (C$90) | C$63 | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (C$16) | C$17 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Canada
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