Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 170% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (Q652) | Q96 | + 581% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (Q57) | Q48 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (Q35) | Q26 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (Q13) | Q13 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (Q26) | Q19 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (Q21) | Q11 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (Q122) | Q36 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (Q39) | Q19 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (Q16) | Q11 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (Q13) | Q11 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (Q78) | Q119 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (Q43) | Q16 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (Q13) | Q9 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 25% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (Q2,608) | Q8,124 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (Q3,477) | Q4,825 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (Q5,216) | Q504 | + 936% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (Q4,347) | Q5,319 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (Q3,477) | Q2,665 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (Q695) | Q402 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (Q422) | Q237 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (Q3,477) | Q3,320 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (Q435) | Q660 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (Q77) | Q116 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Q51) | Q32 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (Q565) | Q431 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (Q261) | Q311 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (Q789) | Q712 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Q1,065) | Q484 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (Q216,089) | Q163,750 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (Q11) | Q10 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Q430 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (Q42) | Q37 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (Q130) | Q227 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (Q217) | Q212 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (Q74) | Q41 | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Q29) | Q39 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (Q74) | Q33 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (Q26) | Q20 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (Q43) | Q17 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (Q109) | Q86 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 75% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (Q435) | Q132 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (Q174) | Q78 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q278 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (Q609) | Q315 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (Q65) | Q52 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (Q30) | Q31 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (Q13) | Q19 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Q4,807) | Q2,756 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Q2.18) | Q1.22 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (Q435) | Q386 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (Q63) | Q24 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 880 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
4.347
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 58% more expensive than in Guatemala
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