Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (€3.44) | €5.85 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (€1.28) | €1.25 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€2.75) | €2.73 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.16) | €4.05 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (€5.40) | €4.96 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.09) | €2.38 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€1.66) | €1.07 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (€4.84) | €2.34 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (€8) | €13 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (€2.74) | €2.75 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (€1.94) | €1.97 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (€1,841) | €2,029 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (€752) | €1,173 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (€167) | €78 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (€1,160) | €1,199 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (€414) | €937 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (€243) | €84 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (€32) | €15 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (€284) | €338 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (€222) | €111 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€5.34) | €30 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 26% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (€56) | €87 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (€45) | €21 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€83) | €72 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€112) | €112 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€22,786) | €27,004 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (€0.85) | €1.48 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (€50) | €57 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 36% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€4.42) | €30 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (€15) | €11 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (€24) | €99 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (€7) | €4.32 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.26) | €2.93 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.81) | €4.32 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (€2.66) | €1.45 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (€2.53) | €2.13 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (€16) | €27 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (€32) | €45 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (€14) | €29 | - 51% | |
| 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 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (€8) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.20) | €4.51 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (€3.29) | €5.38 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€507) | €471 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.23) | €0.23 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (€50) | €63 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (€5.98) | €8 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 573 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Finland
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