Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (HK$94) | HK$83 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (HK$66) | HK$39 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (HK$27) | HK$45 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (HK$12) | HK$23 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (HK$28) | HK$28 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (HK$46) | HK$22 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (HK$96) | HK$94 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (HK$40) | HK$23 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (HK$19) | HK$15 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (HK$33) | HK$17 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (HK$88) | HK$220 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.83 (HK$25) | HK$13 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (HK$14) | HK$17 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 54% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (HK$13,503) | HK$43,081 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (HK$6,426) | HK$30,893 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 464 (HK$2,001) | HK$1,361 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (HK$7,369) | HK$23,195 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (HK$3,465) | HK$14,012 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (HK$2,086) | HK$1,084 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (HK$389) | HK$136 | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (HK$2,095) | HK$4,745 | - 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (HK$1,477) | HK$1,231 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (HK$62) | HK$71 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (HK$60) | HK$88 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 26% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 143 (HK$617) | HK$678 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (HK$455) | HK$312 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (HK$1,079) | HK$730 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (HK$1,298) | HK$1,103 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 39% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (HK$218,989) | HK$250,869 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.88 (HK$8) | HK$16 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 60 (HK$259) | HK$531 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (HK$79) | HK$41 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (HK$142) | HK$280 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (HK$215) | HK$400 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (HK$43) | HK$58 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (HK$41) | HK$42 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (HK$67) | HK$55 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (HK$24) | HK$12 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (HK$37) | HK$25 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (HK$133) | HK$252 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 29% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (HK$425) | HK$358 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (HK$118) | HK$191 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | HK$530 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (HK$633) | HK$803 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (HK$61) | HK$113 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (HK$33) | HK$43 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (HK$29) | HK$66 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (HK$6,475) | HK$3,417 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (HK$9) | HK$1.63 | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 84 (HK$364) | HK$782 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (HK$49) | HK$60 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,242 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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