Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Germany
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 82% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (€38) | €15 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €10 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.49) | €5.46 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.83) | €1.26 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.22) | €4.15 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.65) | €3.07 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €6 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €2.65 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.39) | €1.92 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.17) | €1.03 | + 208% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€35) | €7 | + 423% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.09) | €2.16 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.59) | €1.72 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,304) | €1,817 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€459) | €1,520 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€286) | €243 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€797) | €1,196 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€362) | €948 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€95) | €214 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€48) | €33 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€361) | €364 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€164) | €114 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €10 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.17) | €17 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 15% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€60) | €82 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€29) | €39 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€125) | €89 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€128) | €123 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,903) | €26,798 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.37) | €1.85 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€104) | €64 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 26% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.85) | €8 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €8 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€45) | €72 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €3.24 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.77) | €2.68 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.18 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.99) | €1.78 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €1.61 | + 310% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €22 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€47) | €44 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€18) | €23 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €177 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€76) | €63 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€10) | €10 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.86) | €3.55 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.39) | €4.06 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€577) | €617 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.10 | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€62) | €41 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €8 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,836 prices entered by 424 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in Germany
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