Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 27 (€13) | €16 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (€2.99) | €5.49 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.43 (€1.14) | €1.09 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (€3.19) | €3.87 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (€5.04) | €2.84 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (€10) | €7 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.35) | €2.50 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (€2.11) | €1.69 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (€3.60) | €2.12 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (€10) | €7 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.69 (€2.67) | €2.06 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (€1.52) | €1.09 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (€1,469) | €1,911 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (€699) | €1,248 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 424 (€199) | €154 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (€802) | €1,002 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (€377) | €715 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (€227) | €105 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (€42) | €25 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (€228) | €358 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (€161) | €70 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 11 (€5.26) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 108 (€51) | €90 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (€49) | €33 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 198 (€93) | €102 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (€141) | €121 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (€23,821) | €26,360 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.82 (€0.86) | €1.45 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 162 (€76) | €64 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 45% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (€15) | €7 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 56 (€26) | €25 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 20 (€9) | €4.51 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.50) | €3.34 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 13 (€6) | €3.88 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (€2.63) | €1.65 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (€4.01) | €2.02 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (€14) | €22 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (€46) | €38 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (€13) | €21 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €77 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (€69) | €58 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (€3.64) | €3.82 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (€3.14) | €6 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (€704) | €488 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.41 (€0.19) | €0.23 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 114 (€54) | €38 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (€5.34) | €10 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,224 prices entered by 403 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in France
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