Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Colombia
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Food | + 211% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 211% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (COL$156,895) | COL$33,026 | + 375% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (COL$45,903) | COL$25,585 | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (COL$22,809) | COL$10,683 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (COL$7,588) | COL$4,357 | + 74% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (COL$21,696) | COL$9,428 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (COL$15,170) | COL$4,063 | + 273% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (COL$37,725) | COL$12,352 | + 205% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (COL$32,506) | COL$8,282 | + 292% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (COL$14,086) | COL$3,699 | + 281% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (COL$13,164) | COL$3,693 | + 256% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (COL$144,025) | COL$46,438 | + 210% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (COL$16,981) | COL$6,199 | + 174% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (COL$6,586) | COL$3,292 | + 100% | |
Housing | + 99% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 99% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (COL$5,417,695) | COL$3,072,560 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (COL$1,906,394) | COL$1,560,100 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (COL$1,188,176) | COL$299,740 | + 296% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (COL$3,310,775) | COL$1,680,570 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (COL$1,504,925) | COL$957,995 | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (COL$392,479) | COL$220,963 | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (COL$199,003) | COL$69,885 | + 185% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (COL$1,498,331) | COL$1,454,200 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (COL$681,860) | COL$439,535 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (COL$65,449) | COL$22,873 | + 186% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (COL$17,337) | COL$22,176 | - 22% | |
Clothes | + 27% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 27% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (COL$248,724) | COL$186,888 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (COL$118,588) | COL$119,794 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (COL$519,416) | COL$337,347 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (COL$530,787) | COL$253,763 | + 109% | |
Transportation | + 119% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 119% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (COL$90,967,214) | COL$71,869,200 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (COL$5,679) | COL$4,118 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (COL$433,416) | COL$143,099 | + 203% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 67% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (COL$11,856) | COL$16,886 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (COL$42,139) | COL$29,435 | + 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (COL$188,412) | COL$116,122 | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (COL$34,553) | COL$20,817 | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (COL$15,644) | COL$14,173 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (COL$37,794) | COL$18,773 | + 101% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (COL$20,735) | COL$8,054 | + 157% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (COL$27,402) | COL$5,634 | + 386% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (COL$58,829) | COL$29,728 | + 98% | |
Entertainment | + 135% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 135% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (COL$193,834) | COL$46,473 | + 317% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (COL$72,959) | COL$29,107 | + 151% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | COL$111,921 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (COL$314,829) | COL$111,256 | + 183% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (COL$43,342) | COL$29,061 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (COL$24,319) | COL$10,326 | + 136% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (COL$9,932) | COL$4,531 | + 119% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (COL$2,396,767) | COL$2,615,310 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (COL$1,087) | COL$242 | + 350% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (COL$259,315) | COL$117,903 | + 120% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (COL$46,014) | COL$9,350 | + 392% | |
TOTAL | + 127% |

These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 127% more expensive than in Colombia
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