Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (42 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (29 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (14 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (5.21 ₪) | 5.92 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (11 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (22 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (17 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (7 ₪) | 4.58 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (20 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (31 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (11 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (8 ₪) | 5.55 ₪ | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| 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 (7,472 ₪) | 6,970 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (3,053 ₪) | 5,907 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (676 ₪) | 735 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (4,707 ₪) | 4,874 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (1,681 ₪) | 3,674 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (986 ₪) | 458 ₪ | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (128 ₪) | 62 ₪ | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (1,151 ₪) | 1,300 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (903 ₪) | 413 ₪ | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (33 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (22 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (228 ₪) | 202 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (184 ₪) | 167 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (338 ₪) | 333 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (456 ₪) | 447 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (92,502 ₪) | 141,037 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (3.44 ₪) | 5.84 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (203 ₪) | 230 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (18 ₪) | 39 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (61 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (97 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (27 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (20 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (10 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (65 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (130 ₪) | 155 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (59 ₪) | 84 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 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 (251 ₪) | 290 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (31 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (13 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (2,058 ₪) | 2,746 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.93 ₪) | 1.64 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (202 ₪) | 243 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (24 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,133 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Israel
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