Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 13% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€13) | €18 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €11 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.32) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.77) | €1.37 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.06) | €5.23 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.54) | €3.22 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €2.71 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.28) | €2.02 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.07) | €2.48 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€34) | €9 | + 255% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€3.96) | €2.31 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.54) | €1.49 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,250 (€632) | €1,574 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€444) | €1,456 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€277) | €213 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€772) | €1,072 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€351) | €860 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€92) | €114 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€46) | €25 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€349) | €357 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€159) | €180 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €14 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.04) | €17 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€58) | €97 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €45 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€121) | €106 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€124) | €121 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,208) | €30,827 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.52) | €1.86 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€101) | €65 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 32% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.76) | €3.03 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €7 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€44) | €29 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €4.13 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.65) | €4.34 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.99 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.83) | €2.49 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €3.31 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €24 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€45) | €43 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €24 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €132 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€73) | €80 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€10) | €12 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.67) | €4.69 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.32) | €8 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €657 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.25) | €0.27 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€60) | €31 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €12 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 974 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in France
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