Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 102% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 89 (€47) | €16 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€4.23) | €5.08 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.53 (€1.86) | €1.18 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.40) | €3.34 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.70) | €3.08 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (€11) | €6 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €2.68 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.44) | €1.98 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.64 (€2.98) | €0.99 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 93 (€49) | €7 | + 604% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.17) | €2.03 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (€1.59) | €1.71 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 41% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (€317) | €1,956 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (€423) | €1,534 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 751 (€397) | €179 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€808) | €1,288 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€367) | €987 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€96) | €175 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 99 (€52) | €34 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (€423) | €440 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 364 (€192) | €146 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 22 (€12) | €9 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 8% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 141 (€74) | €86 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€29) | €35 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (€106) | €91 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€129) | €120 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 45,117 (€23,851) | €25,509 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.39) | €2.01 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €67 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 6.00 (€3.17) | €11 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€46) | €38 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €2.95 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.70) | €2.62 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €3.43 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 7 (€3.45) | €1.56 | + 121% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (€4.45) | €1.63 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (€15) | €21 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€47) | €41 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€18) | €23 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €160 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€77) | €58 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€11) | €11 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.93) | €3.49 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.42) | €4.02 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€585) | €637 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.27) | €0.10 | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 126 (€67) | €43 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,867 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Germany
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