Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Greece
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€12) | €17 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€10) | €8 | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.21) | €4.47 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.73) | €1.75 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (€3.14) | €5.22 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.45) | €1.96 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€3.70) | €2.12 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.21) | €1.21 | + 164% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.00) | €1.45 | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€33) | €14 | + 136% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€3.86) | €2.09 | + 85% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (€0.99) | €0.99 | - 0% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (€863) | €1,084 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (€444) | €728 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€270) | €179 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€493) | €685 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (€370) | €480 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€89) | €147 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€45) | €21 | + 113% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€341) | €375 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€155) | €125 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €10 | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (€7) | €10 | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€57) | €81 | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€27) | €29 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€118) | €93 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€121) | €102 | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 101% 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 (€20,702) | €23,869 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.48) | €1.85 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€99) | €26 | + 283% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.70) | €4.48 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€43) | €47 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €5.03 | + 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.56) | €4.18 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.13 | + 108% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.72) | €2.44 | + 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €2.98 | + 109% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€13) | €13 | + 1% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Greece | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€44) | €42 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €17 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €61 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€72) | €65 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.53) | €4.40 | + 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.26) | €4.77 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €1,025 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.25) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€59) | €44 | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€10) | €4.81 | + 118% | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Greece
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