Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Finland
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (€11) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€3.51) | €5.93 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (€1.31) | €1.25 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€2.80) | €2.67 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.21) | €3.63 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (€5.52) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.18) | €2.36 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€1.69) | €1.03 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (€4.94) | €2.49 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (€8) | €14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (€2.79) | €3.07 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (€1.98) | €1.95 | + 2% | |
| 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 (€1,878) | €1,922 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (€767) | €1,176 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (€170) | €81 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (€1,183) | €1,187 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (€423) | €935 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (€248) | €145 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (€32) | €14 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (€289) | €400 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (€227) | €106 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€8) | €7 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€5.45) | €36 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 25% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (€57) | €87 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (€46) | €24 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€85) | €72 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€115) | €112 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 16% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€23,253) | €27,262 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (€0.86) | €1.50 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (€51) | €56 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 32% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€4.51) | €30 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (€15) | €11 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (€24) | €85 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (€7) | €4.32 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.32) | €2.93 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.91) | €4.32 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (€2.72) | €1.36 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (€2.59) | €2.13 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (€16) | €28 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (€33) | €40 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (€15) | €27 | - 45% | |
| 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 (€63) | €67 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (€8) | €12 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.26) | €4.58 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (€3.36) | €6 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€517) | €471 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.23) | €0.26 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (€51) | €63 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (€6) | €8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 565 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Finland
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