Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€12) | €12 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€10) | €9 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.18) | €5.45 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.71) | €1.16 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (€3.11) | €3.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.42) | €2.46 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.14 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€3.67) | €1.57 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.18) | €1.08 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€2.97) | €1.92 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€32) | €11 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€3.83) | €2.43 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (€0.98) | €1.18 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (€855) | €1,238 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (€440) | €760 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€268) | €59 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€489) | €721 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (€367) | €565 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€89) | €36 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€45) | €13 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€338) | €326 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€154) | €82 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €6 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (€7) | €23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€56) | €63 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€27) | €22 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€117) | €63 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€120) | €80 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 50% 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 (€20,515) | €22,420 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.47) | €1.69 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€98) | €50 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 33% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.67) | €5.49 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€42) | €41 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €3.35 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.53) | €3.49 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €2.43 | + 251% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.68) | €1.48 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €1.55 | + 298% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€13) | €20 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 29% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€44) | €27 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€16) | €25 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €47 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€71) | €57 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.48) | €3.83 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.24) | €6 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €409 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.25) | €0.08 | + 202% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€58) | €32 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€10) | €9 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 673 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Finland
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