Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Israel
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (42 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (28 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (14 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (5.16 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (11 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (9 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | + 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (22 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (16 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (7 ₪) | 4.04 ₪ | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (19 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 108% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (30 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (11 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (8 ₪) | 4.92 ₪ | + 59% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (7,395 ₪) | 6,914 ₪ | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (3,022 ₪) | 5,694 ₪ | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (669 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (4,659 ₪) | 4,638 ₪ | + 0% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (1,664 ₪) | 3,665 ₪ | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (976 ₪) | 353 ₪ | + 176% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (127 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (1,139 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (894 ₪) | 414 ₪ | + 116% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (33 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (21 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (226 ₪) | 213 ₪ | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (182 ₪) | 138 ₪ | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (334 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (451 ₪) | 354 ₪ | + 27% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 22% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (91,554 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (3.40 ₪) | 5.48 ₪ | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (201 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 11% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (18 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (60 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 118% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (96 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (27 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (13 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (19 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (10 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (64 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 5% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (129 ₪) | 145 ₪ | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (58 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 160 ₪ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (249 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (30 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (13 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (2,037 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.92 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (200 ₪) | 237 ₪ | - 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (24 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 26% | |
TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.842
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ANG
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Israel
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