Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 72% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (RM59) | RM25 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (RM50) | RM21 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (RM15) | RM9 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (RM8) | RM8 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (RM15) | RM12 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (RM17) | RM5.89 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (RM41) | RM27 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (RM18) | RM13 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (RM15) | RM5.52 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (RM14) | RM14 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (RM157) | RM97 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (RM18) | RM6 | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (RM4.72) | RM4.79 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 66% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (RM4,126) | RM3,098 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (RM2,123) | RM2,051 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (RM1,293) | RM337 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (RM2,359) | RM2,126 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (RM1,769) | RM1,265 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (RM427) | RM153 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (RM217) | RM83 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (RM1,631) | RM1,408 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (RM742) | RM418 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (RM71) | RM28 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (RM35) | RM34 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 8% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (RM271) | RM246 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (RM129) | RM150 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (RM565) | RM402 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (RM578) | RM475 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 177% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 177% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (RM99,007) | RM153,476 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (RM7) | RM2.41 | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (RM472) | RM75 | + 529% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 66% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (RM13) | RM16 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (RM46) | RM34 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (RM205) | RM94 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (RM38) | RM26 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (RM17) | RM17 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (RM41) | RM16 | + 152% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (RM23) | RM8 | + 174% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (RM30) | RM14 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (RM64) | RM30 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (RM211) | RM85 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (RM79) | RM38 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM360 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (RM343) | RM190 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (RM45) | RM44 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (RM26) | RM17 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (RM11) | RM28 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,135 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (RM1.18) | RM0.50 | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (RM282) | RM214 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (RM50) | RM18 | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 621 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 86% more expensive than in Malaysia
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