Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to France
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in France | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (€10) | €16 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€3.45) | €5.96 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (€1.29) | €1.13 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€2.76) | €4.05 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.17) | €2.75 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (€5.43) | €6 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.11) | €2.43 | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€1.66) | €1.68 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (€4.86) | €1.97 | + 147% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (€8) | €7 | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (€2.75) | €2.09 | + 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (€1.95) | €1.13 | + 73% | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in France | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (€1,848) | €1,790 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (€755) | €1,207 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (€167) | €172 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (€1,164) | €835 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (€416) | €608 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (€244) | €91 | + 167% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (€32) | €25 | + 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (€285) | €371 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (€223) | €92 | + 144% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€8) | €6 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€5.37) | €13 | - 60% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in France | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (€56) | €88 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (€45) | €37 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€84) | €97 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€113) | €114 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€22,874) | €25,711 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (€0.85) | €1.39 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (€50) | €59 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in France | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€4.43) | €11 | - 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (€15) | €8 | + 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (€24) | €25 | - 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (€7) | €4.60 | + 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.27) | €3.99 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.83) | €3.56 | + 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (€2.67) | €1.79 | + 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (€2.54) | €2.17 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (€16) | €22 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (€32) | €42 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (€14) | €21 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €84 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (€62) | €63 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (€8) | €11 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.21) | €3.81 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (€3.31) | €6 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€509) | €480 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.23) | €0.33 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (€50) | €41 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in France
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