Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Cyprus
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 74% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (€37) | €15 | + 139% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €7 | + 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.35) | €6 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.78) | €1.78 | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.09) | €3.55 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.56) | €3.32 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €3.20 | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.31) | €1.46 | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.09) | €1.74 | + 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€34) | €9 | + 271% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€3.99) | €2.56 | + 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.55) | €1.19 | + 30% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,272) | €1,144 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€447) | €960 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€279) | €244 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€777) | €618 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€353) | €495 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€92) | €114 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€47) | €22 | + 111% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€352) | €461 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€160) | €78 | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €9 | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.07) | €7 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 20% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cyprus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€58) | €87 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €43 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€122) | €90 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€125) | €98 | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 83% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,352) | €25,000 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.33) | €1.45 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€102) | €35 | + 195% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 26% more expensive than in Cyprus | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.78) | €6.00 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €11 | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€44) | €50 | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €5.80 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.67) | €3.30 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.52 | + 152% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.87) | €2.60 | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €2.73 | + 136% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €12 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€45) | €34 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €18 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €90 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€74) | €59 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.71) | €4.08 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.33) | €3.67 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€563) | €490 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.45 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€61) | €48 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €4.68 | + 131% | |
TOTAL | + 39% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 39% more expensive than in Cyprus
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