Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 99% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (RM52) | RM21 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (RM36) | RM16 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (RM17) | RM8 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (RM6) | RM7 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (RM14) | RM7 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (RM11) | RM4.78 | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (RM27) | RM29 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (RM21) | RM9 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (RM8) | RM3.56 | + 134% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (RM24) | RM11 | + 114% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (RM38) | RM88 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (RM14) | RM4.25 | + 224% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (RM10) | RM3.45 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 140% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (RM9,269) | RM3,463 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (RM3,787) | RM1,768 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (RM839) | RM290 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (RM5,840) | RM2,242 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (RM2,085) | RM1,385 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (RM1,223) | RM196 | + 524% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (RM159) | RM95 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (RM1,428) | RM1,610 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (RM1,121) | RM339 | + 230% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (RM41) | RM21 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (RM27) | RM32 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 48% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (RM283) | RM227 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (RM228) | RM152 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (RM419) | RM270 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (RM565) | RM298 | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 51% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (RM114,752) | RM154,513 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (RM4.26) | RM1.99 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (RM252) | RM87 | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 94% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 94% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (RM22) | RM15 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (RM76) | RM16 | + 374% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (RM121) | RM57 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (RM33) | RM21 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (RM16) | RM13 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (RM24) | RM16 | + 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (RM13) | RM5.12 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (RM13) | RM9 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (RM81) | RM45 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 59% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (RM161) | RM84 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (RM73) | RM36 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM258 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (RM312) | RM196 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (RM38) | RM32 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (RM16) | RM16 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (RM17) | RM20 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (RM2,553) | RM1,919 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (RM1.16) | RM0.42 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (RM251) | RM156 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (RM30) | RM17 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 632 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 89% more expensive than in Malaysia
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