Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Greece
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Food | + 99% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 99% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (€37) | €14 | + 174% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €8 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.42) | €4.86 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.80) | €1.58 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.16) | €4.78 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.61) | €2.00 | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €5.74 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €1.53 | + 404% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.35) | €0.99 | + 240% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.13) | €1.58 | + 98% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€34) | €11 | + 202% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.04) | €2.32 | + 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.57) | €0.96 | + 62% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 29% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,288) | €921 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€453) | €650 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€283) | €195 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€787) | €571 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€358) | €407 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€93) | €135 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€47) | €24 | + 97% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€356) | €362 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€162) | €103 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €10 | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.12) | €6 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 8% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€59) | €80 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €36 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€124) | €88 | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€126) | €94 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 97% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 97% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,630) | €23,808 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.35) | €1.91 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€103) | €29 | + 255% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 30% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.82) | €4.45 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €8 | + 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€45) | €48 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €3.87 | + 112% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.72) | €3.65 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.52 | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.93) | €2.85 | + 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €2.79 | + 134% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €13 | + 4% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€46) | €31 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €16 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €35 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€75) | €42 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.78) | €3.59 | + 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.36) | €4.48 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€570) | €843 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.46 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€62) | €38 | + 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €4.97 | + 120% | |
TOTAL | + 53% |

These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in Greece
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