Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (40 CUC) | 41 CUC | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (12 CUC) | 25 CUC | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (5.84 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (1.94 CUC) | 3.11 CUC | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (5.56 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (3.88 CUC) | 3.00 CUC | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (10 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (8 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (3.61 CUC) | 4.83 CUC | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (3.37 CUC) | 4.00 CUC | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (37 CUC) | 18 CUC | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (4.35 CUC) | 5.44 CUC | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (1.69 CUC) | 2.73 CUC | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 61% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (1,387 CUC) | 3,484 CUC | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (488 CUC) | 3,531 CUC | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (304 CUC) | 279 CUC | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (848 CUC) | 2,662 CUC | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (385 CUC) | 2,557 CUC | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (100 CUC) | 184 CUC | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (51 CUC) | 35 CUC | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (384 CUC) | 696 CUC | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (175 CUC) | 176 CUC | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (17 CUC) | 15 CUC | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (4.44 CUC) | 72 CUC | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (64 CUC) | 82 CUC | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (30 CUC) | 56 CUC | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (133 CUC) | 119 CUC | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (136 CUC) | 127 CUC | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 36% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (23,291 CUC) | 57,866 CUC | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (1.45 CUC) | 2.15 CUC | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (111 CUC) | 159 CUC | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 41% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (3.04 CUC) | 27 CUC | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (11 CUC) | 28 CUC | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (48 CUC) | 62 CUC | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (9 CUC) | 17 CUC | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (4.01 CUC) | 5.54 CUC | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (10 CUC) | 15 CUC | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (5.31 CUC) | 5.47 CUC | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (7 CUC) | 4.21 CUC | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (15 CUC) | 38 CUC | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (50 CUC) | 48 CUC | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (19 CUC) | 52 CUC | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 46 CUC | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (81 CUC) | 78 CUC | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (11 CUC) | 11 CUC | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (6 CUC) | 5.70 CUC | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (2.54 CUC) | 3.35 CUC | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (614 CUC) | 1,270 CUC | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.28 CUC) | 0.56 CUC | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (66 CUC) | 32 CUC | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (12 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,598 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.555
CUC
/
ANG
*
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 39% cheaper than in Cuba
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Cuba
- Cost of living in Angola is 59% cheaper than in Cuba
- Cost of living in Albania is 67% cheaper than in Cuba
- Cost of living in Argentina is 67% cheaper than in Cuba
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 18% cheaper than in Cuba
- Cost of living in Andorra is 45% cheaper than in Cuba
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 47% cheaper than in Cuba
- Cost of living in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Cuba