Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 187% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (₨1,195) | ₨405 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (₨1,012) | ₨361 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₨311) | ₨178 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (₨167) | ₨62 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (₨304) | ₨102 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨334) | ₨45 | + 646% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (₨832) | ₨254 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (₨358) | ₨195 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (₨311) | ₨41 | + 658% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (₨290) | ₨166 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (₨3,176) | ₨909 | + 249% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (₨374) | ₨93 | + 303% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (₨96) | ₨41 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (₨83,576) | ₨47,435 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (₨43,003) | ₨28,288 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (₨26,198) | ₨5,128 | + 411% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (₨47,781) | ₨30,304 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (₨35,836) | ₨17,855 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (₨8,654) | ₨4,698 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (₨4,388) | ₨737 | + 495% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (₨33,036) | ₨25,574 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (₨15,034) | ₨12,652 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (₨1,443) | ₨536 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (₨717) | ₨743 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (₨5,484) | ₨2,366 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (₨2,615) | ₨2,561 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (₨11,452) | ₨4,197 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (₨11,703) | ₨2,957 | + 296% | |
| Transportation | + 194% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 194% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (₨2,005,717) | ₨1,758,920 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (₨143) | ₨103 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (₨9,556) | ₨1,626 | + 488% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 164% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (₨261) | ₨94 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (₨929) | ₨250 | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (₨4,154) | ₨1,186 | + 250% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (₨762) | ₨346 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (₨345) | ₨229 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (₨833) | ₨271 | + 208% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (₨457) | ₨195 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (₨604) | ₨96 | + 529% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (₨1,297) | ₨314 | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 127% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (₨4,274) | ₨1,276 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (₨1,609) | ₨640 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,586 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (₨6,942) | ₨2,144 | + 224% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (₨908) | ₨709 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (₨536) | ₨234 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (₨219) | ₨200 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (₨24) | ₨5.78 | + 315% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (₨5,718) | ₨1,629 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (₨1,015) | ₨273 | + 271% | |
| TOTAL | + 157% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,952 prices entered by 540 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 157% more expensive than in India
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