Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 321% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 321% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (E£ 1,241) | E£ 215 | + 477% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (E£ 363) | E£ 121 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (E£ 180) | E£ 93 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (E£ 60) | E£ 26 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (E£ 172) | E£ 50 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (E£ 120) | E£ 12 | + 920% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (E£ 298) | E£ 67 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (E£ 257) | E£ 33 | + 678% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (E£ 111) | E£ 10 | + 983% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (E£ 104) | E£ 44 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (E£ 1,139) | E£ 338 | + 237% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (E£ 134) | E£ 17 | + 681% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (E£ 52) | E£ 10 | + 407% | |
| Housing | + 266% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 266% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (E£ 42,856) | E£ 12,207 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (E£ 15,080) | E£ 5,963 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (E£ 9,399) | E£ 1,207 | + 679% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (E£ 26,189) | E£ 7,278 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (E£ 11,905) | E£ 4,450 | + 168% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (E£ 3,105) | E£ 1,066 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (E£ 1,574) | E£ 215 | + 632% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (E£ 11,852) | E£ 7,226 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (E£ 5,394) | E£ 4,091 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (E£ 518) | E£ 163 | + 218% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (E£ 137) | E£ 87 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (E£ 1,968) | E£ 575 | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (E£ 938) | E£ 1,504 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (E£ 4,109) | E£ 1,747 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (E£ 4,199) | E£ 2,140 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 223% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (E£ 719,585) | E£ 799,839 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (E£ 45) | E£ 10 | + 339% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (E£ 3,428) | E£ 524 | + 554% | |
| Personal Care | + 260% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 260% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (E£ 94) | E£ 39 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (E£ 333) | E£ 87 | + 282% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (E£ 1,490) | E£ 322 | + 363% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (E£ 273) | E£ 83 | + 228% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (E£ 124) | E£ 70 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (E£ 299) | E£ 76 | + 295% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (E£ 164) | E£ 26 | + 524% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (E£ 217) | E£ 34 | + 535% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (E£ 465) | E£ 110 | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 126% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (E£ 1,533) | E£ 415 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (E£ 577) | E£ 194 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 961 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (E£ 2,490) | E£ 621 | + 301% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (E£ 343) | E£ 128 | + 168% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (E£ 192) | E£ 59 | + 225% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (E£ 79) | E£ 83 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (E£ 18,959) | E£ 21,837 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (E£ 9) | E£ 3.67 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (E£ 2,051) | E£ 705 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (E£ 364) | E£ 50 | + 627% | |
| TOTAL | + 215% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,567 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 215% more expensive than in Egypt
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