Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (Rp 226,063) | Rp 74,240 | + 205% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (Rp 191,539) | Rp 64,404 | + 197% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (Rp 58,776) | Rp 43,127 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (Rp 31,649) | Rp 26,464 | + 20% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (Rp 57,511) | Rp 32,847 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Rp 63,298) | Rp 18,993 | + 233% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (Rp 157,414) | Rp 72,901 | + 116% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (Rp 67,819) | Rp 45,403 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (Rp 58,776) | Rp 22,376 | + 163% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (Rp 54,930) | Rp 45,821 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (Rp 600,972) | Rp 334,753 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (Rp 70,858) | Rp 18,943 | + 274% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (Rp 18,085) | Rp 19,509 | - 7% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (Rp 15,816,568) | Rp 19,342,700 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (Rp 8,138,281) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (Rp 4,957,886) | Rp 2,134,520 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (Rp 9,042,534) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (Rp 6,781,901) | Rp 11,274,600 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (Rp 1,637,693) | Rp 1,559,960 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (Rp 830,376) | Rp 303,658 | + 173% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (Rp 6,252,062) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 95% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (Rp 2,845,188) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (Rp 273,098) | Rp 91,402 | + 199% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (Rp 135,638) | Rp 83,441 | + 63% | |
Clothes | + 39% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (Rp 1,037,848) | Rp 651,126 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (Rp 494,829) | Rp 458,661 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (Rp 2,167,360) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Rp 2,214,806) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 71% | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 121% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (Rp 379,577,553) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (Rp 27,128) | Rp 12,395 | + 119% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (Rp 1,808,507) | Rp 535,183 | + 238% | |
Personal Care | + 185% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 185% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (Rp 49,471) | Rp 22,456 | + 120% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (Rp 175,831) | Rp 96,147 | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (Rp 786,184) | Rp 264,826 | + 197% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (Rp 144,179) | Rp 66,604 | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Rp 65,277) | Rp 26,592 | + 145% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (Rp 157,704) | Rp 33,023 | + 378% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (Rp 86,519) | Rp 27,953 | + 210% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (Rp 114,339) | Rp 21,349 | + 436% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (Rp 245,473) | Rp 84,361 | + 191% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (Rp 808,809) | Rp 468,169 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (Rp 304,434) | Rp 96,262 | + 216% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (Rp 1,313,681) | Rp 836,381 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (Rp 171,808) | Rp 150,000 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (Rp 101,475) | Rp 54,336 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (Rp 41,444) | Rp 75,755 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Rp 4,538) | Rp 2,388 | + 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (Rp 1,082,039) | Rp 433,566 | + 150% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (Rp 192,000) | Rp 46,882 | + 310% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia
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