Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Croatia
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 27% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€13) | €19 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.46) | €5.86 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.86) | €1.23 | + 51% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (€3.39) | €3.65 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.73) | €2.27 | + 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€3.99) | €1.54 | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.46) | €1.28 | + 170% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.23) | €1.58 | + 105% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€35) | €7 | + 373% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.17) | €2.34 | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (€1.06) | €0.89 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Croatia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (€931) | €1,057 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (€479) | €830 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€292) | €155 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€532) | €664 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (€399) | €533 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€96) | €213 | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€49) | €20 | + 143% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€368) | €597 | - 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€168) | €95 | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €17 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
Clothes | + 35% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 35% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€61) | €49 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€29) | €26 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€128) | €77 | + 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€130) | €64 | + 105% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 73% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€22,352) | €24,682 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.60) | €1.47 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€106) | €47 | + 126% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 51% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.91) | €7 | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €9 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€46) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €5.00 | + 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.84) | €2.91 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €2.24 | + 314% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€5.09) | €1.00 | + 409% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €2.00 | + 237% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €12 | + 18% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€48) | €39 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€18) | €15 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €30 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€77) | €74 | + 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.98) | €2.72 | + 120% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.44) | €3.95 | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €1,450 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.27) | €0.12 | + 123% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€64) | €65 | - 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €5.25 | + 115% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 32% more expensive than in Croatia
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