Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 56% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (Q107) | Q81 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (Q91) | Q54 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (Q28) | Q25 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (Q15) | Q17 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (Q27) | Q21 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Q30) | Q14 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (Q75) | Q47 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (Q32) | Q19 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (Q28) | Q16 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (Q26) | Q15 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (Q286) | Q95 | + 200% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (Q34) | Q16 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (Q9) | Q11 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (Q7,515) | Q8,377 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (Q3,867) | Q4,654 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (Q2,356) | Q568 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (Q4,296) | Q4,684 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (Q3,222) | Q3,087 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (Q778) | Q750 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (Q395) | Q265 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (Q2,970) | Q2,474 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (Q1,352) | Q1,056 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (Q130) | Q170 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (Q64) | Q120 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 24% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (Q493) | Q536 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (Q235) | Q476 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (Q1,030) | Q924 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Q1,052) | Q1,084 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 87% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (Q180,341) | Q184,363 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (Q13) | Q11 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (Q859) | Q337 | + 155% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (Q24) | Q40 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (Q84) | Q187 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (Q374) | Q302 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (Q69) | Q75 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Q31) | Q47 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (Q75) | Q58 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (Q41) | Q24 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (Q54) | Q19 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (Q117) | Q151 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (Q384) | Q169 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (Q145) | Q105 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q366 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (Q624) | Q389 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (Q82) | Q86 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (Q48) | Q43 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (Q20) | Q27 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Q7,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Q2.16) | Q2.00 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (Q514) | Q687 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (Q91) | Q29 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 467 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 37% more expensive than in Guatemala
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