Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€13) | €16 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €10 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.30) | €5.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.78) | €1.41 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (€3.23) | €4.32 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.56) | €3.53 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€3.81) | €2.32 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.30) | €1.73 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.09) | €1.68 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€34) | €8 | + 331% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€3.98) | €2.42 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (€1.02) | €1.53 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (€889) | €1,338 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (€457) | €863 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€279) | €157 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€508) | €972 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (€381) | €716 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€92) | €126 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€47) | €25 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€351) | €295 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€160) | €118 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €7 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (€8) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€58) | €79 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €39 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€122) | €97 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€124) | €96 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 77% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,327) | €24,871 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.52) | €1.77 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€102) | €38 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.78) | €9 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €12 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€44) | €107 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €7 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.67) | €4.09 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €2.97 | + 198% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.86) | €2.58 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €1.90 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €20 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€45) | €41 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €18 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €91 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€74) | €74 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€10) | €10 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.70) | €2.17 | + 163% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.33) | €5.02 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €1,398 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.25) | €0.46 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€61) | €49 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €7 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,260 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Italy
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