Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (HK$98) | HK$78 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (HK$67) | HK$38 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (HK$32) | HK$44 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (HK$12) | HK$23 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (HK$26) | HK$29 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (HK$20) | HK$22 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (HK$51) | HK$92 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (HK$39) | HK$24 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (HK$16) | HK$17 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (HK$46) | HK$17 | + 165% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (HK$71) | HK$230 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (HK$26) | HK$15 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (HK$18) | HK$19 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 49% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (HK$17,356) | HK$42,306 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (HK$7,091) | HK$31,492 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (HK$1,571) | HK$1,664 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (HK$10,934) | HK$23,566 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (HK$3,905) | HK$15,226 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (HK$2,289) | HK$1,385 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (HK$297) | HK$142 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (HK$2,674) | HK$5,312 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (HK$2,098) | HK$1,366 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (HK$77) | HK$69 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (HK$50) | HK$94 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (HK$530) | HK$704 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (HK$427) | HK$314 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (HK$785) | HK$728 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (HK$1,059) | HK$1,295 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 25% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (HK$214,862) | HK$243,567 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (HK$8) | HK$17 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (HK$472) | HK$613 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (HK$42) | HK$49 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (HK$142) | HK$132 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (HK$226) | HK$463 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (HK$63) | HK$59 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (HK$31) | HK$39 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (HK$45) | HK$53 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (HK$25) | HK$18 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (HK$24) | HK$21 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (HK$151) | HK$265 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 20% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (HK$302) | HK$359 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (HK$136) | HK$186 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | HK$1,027 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (HK$583) | HK$866 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (HK$71) | HK$101 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (HK$30) | HK$46 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (HK$31) | HK$69 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (HK$4,780) | HK$3,416 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (HK$2.17) | HK$1.21 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (HK$470) | HK$893 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (HK$56) | HK$62 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,357 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
4.322
HKD
/
ANG
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 30% cheaper than in Hong Kong
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Andorra is 22% cheaper than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Argentina is 73% cheaper than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 21% cheaper than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in Albania is 62% cheaper than in Hong Kong
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Hong Kong