Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 85% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 89 (€47) | €18 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €10 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€4.23) | €5.94 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.53 (€1.86) | €1.32 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.40) | €4.20 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.70) | €2.71 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (€11) | €9 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €2.95 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.44) | €1.88 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.64 (€2.98) | €1.92 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 93 (€49) | €8 | + 499% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.17) | €2.17 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (€1.59) | €1.22 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (€317) | €1,785 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (€423) | €1,677 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 751 (€397) | €132 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€808) | €1,051 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€367) | €711 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€96) | €93 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 99 (€52) | €25 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (€423) | €301 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 364 (€192) | €86 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 22 (€12) | €6 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€6) | €14 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 141 (€74) | €94 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€29) | €36 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (€106) | €86 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€129) | €144 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 45,117 (€23,851) | €25,348 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.39) | €1.89 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €61 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 29% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 6.00 (€3.17) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €6 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€46) | €27 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €4.65 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.70) | €4.35 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €3.60 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 7 (€3.45) | €2.02 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (€4.45) | €2.30 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (€15) | €21 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 27% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€47) | €43 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€18) | €23 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €85 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€77) | €60 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€11) | €10 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.93) | €4.10 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.42) | €5.57 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€585) | €456 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.27) | €0.10 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 126 (€67) | €33 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,227 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in France
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