Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 61% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (€37) | €12 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €9 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.34) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.78) | €1.54 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.08) | €3.33 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.55) | €3.43 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €5.85 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €2.52 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.30) | €1.15 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.08) | €2.50 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€34) | €15 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€3.98) | €3.38 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.54) | €2.22 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,269) | €1,882 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€447) | €1,200 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€278) | €179 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€776) | €1,127 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€353) | €803 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€92) | €63 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€47) | €25 | + 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€351) | €387 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€160) | €100 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €7 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.06) | €33 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 39% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€58) | €97 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €60 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€122) | €98 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€124) | €163 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 25% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,313) | €28,219 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.33) | €2.13 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€102) | €60 | + 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.78) | €18 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €7 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€44) | €113 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €5.20 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.67) | €3.08 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.61 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.86) | €1.92 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €1.73 | + 271% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €31 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€45) | €50 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €29 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €128 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€74) | €117 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.70) | €4.32 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.33) | €7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€562) | €486 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.25) | €0.07 | + 251% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€61) | €50 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €8 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Finland
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