Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Guyana
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Food | + 145% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 145% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (8,476 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 573% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (2,480 G$) | 1,427 G$ | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (1,232 G$) | 654 G$ | + 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (410 G$) | 483 G$ | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (1,172 G$) | 600 G$ | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (820 G$) | 457 G$ | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (2,038 G$) | 1,054 G$ | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (1,756 G$) | 1,278 G$ | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (761 G$) | 308 G$ | + 147% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (711 G$) | 408 G$ | + 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (7,781 G$) | 2,104 G$ | + 270% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (917 G$) | 492 G$ | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (356 G$) | 299 G$ | + 19% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 35% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (292,680 G$) | 177,107 G$ | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (102,989 G$) | 91,764 G$ | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (64,189 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 328% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (178,858 G$) | 116,602 G$ | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (81,301 G$) | 64,430 G$ | + 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (21,203 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 136% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (10,751 G$) | 11,026 G$ | - 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (80,944 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (36,836 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (3,536 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (937 G$) | 1,290 G$ | - 27% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (13,437 G$) | 7,628 G$ | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (6,406 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (28,060 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 80% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (28,675 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 124% | |
Transportation | + 158% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 158% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (4,914,327 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (307 G$) | 218 G$ | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (23,414 G$) | 6,395 G$ | + 266% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 31% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (640 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (2,276 G$) | 600 G$ | + 279% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (10,179 G$) | 4,542 G$ | + 124% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (1,867 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 17% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (845 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (2,042 G$) | 1,476 G$ | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (1,120 G$) | 771 G$ | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (1,480 G$) | 480 G$ | + 208% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (3,178 G$) | 2,130 G$ | + 49% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 99% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (10,472 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 109% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (3,941 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (17,008 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (2,341 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (1,314 G$) | 709 G$ | + 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (537 G$) | 542 G$ | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (129,481 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 763% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (59 G$) | 26 G$ | + 123% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (14,009 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 142% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (2,486 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 149% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 94% more expensive than in Guyana
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