Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Estonia
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 43% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€13) | €12 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €9 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.44) | €4.15 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.85) | €1.24 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (€3.37) | €2.93 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.71) | €3.97 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €5.52 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€3.97) | €2.44 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.44) | €1.33 | + 160% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.22) | €1.49 | + 116% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€35) | €9 | + 301% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.15) | €2.43 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (€1.06) | €1.01 | + 5% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 20% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Estonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (€927) | €1,447 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (€477) | €800 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€290) | €323 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€530) | €779 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (€397) | €566 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€96) | €204 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€49) | €22 | + 117% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€366) | €347 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€167) | €194 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €9 | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (€8) | €23 | - 65% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Estonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€61) | €98 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€29) | €34 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€127) | €84 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€130) | €121 | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 85% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Estonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€22,238) | €33,491 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.59) | €1.65 | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€106) | €34 | + 216% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 32% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Estonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.90) | €18 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€46) | €71 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €8 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.82) | €6 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€5.07) | €3.07 | + 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €3.92 | + 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €32 | - 54% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€47) | €42 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€18) | €24 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €80 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€77) | €88 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€10) | €16 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.95) | €4.66 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.43) | €4.99 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €589 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.27) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€63) | €42 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €6 | + 77% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Estonia
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