Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to India
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Food | + 172% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (₨915) | ₨370 | + 148% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (₨625) | ₨294 | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (₨303) | ₨143 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (₨113) | ₨52 | + 116% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (₨242) | ₨73 | + 230% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (₨191) | ₨36 | + 427% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₨476) | ₨227 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (₨361) | ₨140 | + 158% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (₨146) | ₨31 | + 374% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (₨427) | ₨132 | + 223% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (₨664) | ₨772 | - 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (₨241) | ₨85 | + 182% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (₨171) | ₨36 | + 376% | |
Housing | + 313% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 313% more expensive than in India | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (₨162,268) | ₨33,366 | + 386% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (₨66,302) | ₨19,918 | + 233% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (₨14,685) | ₨4,363 | + 237% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (₨102,232) | ₨19,036 | + 437% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (₨36,507) | ₨12,499 | + 192% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (₨21,405) | ₨3,334 | + 542% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (₨2,781) | ₨676 | + 311% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (₨24,999) | ₨29,555 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (₨19,616) | ₨10,444 | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (₨720) | ₨411 | + 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (₨471) | ₨211 | + 123% | |
Clothes | + 82% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (₨4,957) | ₨2,314 | + 114% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (₨3,990) | ₨2,579 | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (₨7,336) | ₨3,601 | + 104% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (₨9,897) | ₨2,719 | + 264% | |
Transportation | + 122% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (₨2,008,878) | ₨918,724 | + 119% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (₨75) | ₨80 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (₨4,413) | ₨1,164 | + 279% | |
Personal Care | + 148% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 148% more expensive than in India | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (₨389) | ₨100 | + 288% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (₨1,327) | ₨212 | + 525% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (₨2,116) | ₨624 | + 239% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (₨585) | ₨316 | + 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (₨287) | ₨161 | + 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₨424) | ₨254 | + 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (₨235) | ₨140 | + 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (₨223) | ₨68 | + 227% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (₨1,414) | ₨239 | + 491% | |
Entertainment | + 113% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (₨2,820) | ₨1,175 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (₨1,271) | ₨473 | + 169% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,631 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (₨5,454) | ₨1,624 | + 236% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (₨664) | ₨568 | + 17% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (₨282) | ₨193 | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (₨290) | ₨190 | + 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (₨44,691) | ₨36,202 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (₨20) | ₨5.27 | + 284% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (₨4,394) | ₨1,574 | + 179% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (₨527) | ₨271 | + 94% | |
TOTAL | + 174% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 174% more expensive than in India
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