Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (CI$33) | CI$24 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (CI$10) | CI$12 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (CI$4.87) | CI$6 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (CI$1.62) | CI$3.21 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (CI$4.63) | CI$8 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (CI$3.24) | CI$8 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (CI$8) | CI$8 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (CI$7) | CI$7 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (CI$3.01) | CI$5.10 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (CI$2.81) | CI$4.29 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (CI$31) | CI$30 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (CI$3.62) | CI$5.43 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (CI$1.41) | CI$3.34 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 63% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (CI$1,156) | CI$3,452 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (CI$407) | CI$2,489 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (CI$254) | CI$382 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (CI$706) | CI$1,958 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (CI$321) | CI$1,536 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (CI$84) | CI$162 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (CI$42) | CI$80 | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (CI$320) | CI$429 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (CI$145) | CI$358 | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (CI$14) | CI$14 | + 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (CI$3.70) | CI$16 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 46% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (CI$53) | CI$70 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (CI$25) | CI$70 | - 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (CI$111) | CI$141 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (CI$113) | CI$100 | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (CI$19,411) | CI$8,000 | + 143% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (CI$1.21) | CI$1.35 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (CI$92) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 37% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (CI$2.53) | CI$9 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (CI$9) | CI$8 | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (CI$40) | CI$127 | - 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (CI$7) | CI$5.00 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (CI$3.34) | CI$6 | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (CI$8) | CI$6 | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (CI$4.42) | CI$5.00 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (CI$5.85) | CI$4.69 | + 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (CI$13) | CI$40 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 34% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (CI$41) | CI$84 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (CI$16) | CI$24 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$45 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (CI$67) | CI$130 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (CI$9) | CI$15 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (CI$5.19) | CI$7 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (CI$2.12) | CI$6 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (CI$511) | CI$600 | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (CI$0.23) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (CI$55) | CI$61 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (CI$10) | CI$11 | - 14% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 37% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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