Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Finland
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Finland | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€3.47) | €5.84 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (€1.30) | €1.26 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€2.77) | €2.76 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.18) | €3.57 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (€5.46) | €6 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.13) | €2.49 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€1.67) | €1.09 | + 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (€4.89) | €2.73 | + 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (€8) | €13 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (€2.76) | €2.93 | - 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (€1.96) | €1.96 | + 0% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Finland | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (€1,859) | €1,776 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (€759) | €1,178 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (€168) | €62 | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (€1,171) | €1,218 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (€418) | €874 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (€245) | €77 | + 220% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (€32) | €14 | + 131% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (€286) | €378 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (€225) | €85 | + 163% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€5.40) | €36 | - 85% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (€57) | €86 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (€46) | €27 | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€84) | €69 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€113) | €112 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€23,009) | €27,743 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (€0.85) | €1.55 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (€51) | €55 | - 9% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€4.46) | €30 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (€15) | €11 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (€24) | €85 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (€7) | €4.32 | + 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.29) | €2.93 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.85) | €4.32 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (€2.69) | €1.36 | + 97% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (€2.56) | €2.13 | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (€16) | €28 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Finland | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (€32) | €38 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (€15) | €26 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €87 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (€62) | €67 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (€8) | €12 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.23) | €4.74 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (€3.33) | €6 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€512) | €471 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.23) | €0.07 | + 220% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (€50) | €40 | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (€6) | €8 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Finland
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