Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 77% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (¥2,181) | ¥1,031 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (¥1,848) | ¥803 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (¥567) | ¥518 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (¥305) | ¥223 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (¥555) | ¥320 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (¥611) | ¥564 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (¥1,519) | ¥1,287 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (¥654) | ¥611 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (¥567) | ¥399 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (¥530) | ¥307 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (¥5,799) | ¥1,249 | + 364% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (¥684) | ¥208 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (¥175) | ¥176 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (¥152,617) | ¥372,148 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (¥78,528) | ¥190,833 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (¥47,840) | ¥20,112 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (¥87,253) | ¥167,408 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (¥65,440) | ¥104,544 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (¥15,802) | ¥13,280 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (¥8,012) | ¥4,420 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (¥60,327) | ¥61,842 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (¥27,454) | ¥10,283 | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (¥2,635) | ¥1,221 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (¥1,309) | ¥2,831 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (¥10,014) | ¥8,264 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (¥4,775) | ¥5,233 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (¥20,913) | ¥9,604 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (¥21,371) | ¥12,490 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 73% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (¥3,662,616) | ¥2,997,460 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (¥262) | ¥170 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (¥17,451) | ¥9,067 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (¥477) | ¥2,133 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (¥1,697) | ¥2,993 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (¥7,586) | ¥6,000 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (¥1,391) | ¥1,337 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥630) | ¥948 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (¥1,522) | ¥622 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (¥835) | ¥224 | + 272% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (¥1,103) | ¥204 | + 440% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (¥2,369) | ¥4,495 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (¥7,804) | ¥5,113 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (¥2,938) | ¥3,873 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (¥12,676) | ¥8,204 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (¥1,658) | ¥1,237 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (¥979) | ¥547 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (¥400) | ¥674 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (¥44) | ¥52 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (¥10,441) | ¥9,530 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (¥1,853) | ¥598 | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 731 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in Japan
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