Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Cyprus
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 26% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (€10) | €13 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (€3.02) | €4.17 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (€1.33) | €1.35 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (€3.10) | €3.58 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (€5.09) | €1.78 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (€11) | €5.74 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.40) | €1.67 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (€2.14) | €0.98 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (€3.64) | €1.28 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (€10) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.83 (€2.77) | €1.86 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (€1.53) | €1.33 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (€1,484) | €967 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (€706) | €697 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 464 (€220) | €160 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (€810) | €607 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (€381) | €436 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (€229) | €97 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (€43) | €27 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (€230) | €343 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (€162) | €147 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 143 (€68) | €92 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (€50) | €33 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (€119) | €110 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (€143) | €105 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (€24,063) | €15,819 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.88 (€0.89) | €1.22 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 60 (€28) | €48 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (€9) | €3.89 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (€16) | €15 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (€24) | €48 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (€4.67) | €5.03 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.55) | €3.53 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (€7) | €3.98 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (€2.66) | €2.38 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (€4.05) | €1.78 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (€15) | €12 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 36% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (€47) | €38 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (€13) | €18 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €64 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (€70) | €59 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (€3.67) | €2.96 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (€3.17) | €3.04 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (€712) | €490 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (€0.95) | €0.45 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 84 (€40) | €60 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (€5.39) | €4.88 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 447 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Cyprus
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