Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 128% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (RM60) | RM19 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (RM51) | RM19 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (RM25) | RM10 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (RM8) | RM8 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (RM24) | RM10 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (RM17) | RM8 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (RM42) | RM27 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (RM36) | RM11 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (RM16) | RM7 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (RM15) | RM13 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (RM160) | RM69 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (RM19) | RM5.27 | + 257% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (RM7) | RM4.07 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,250 (RM3,003) | RM3,769 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (RM2,114) | RM2,425 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (RM1,317) | RM377 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (RM3,671) | RM2,307 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (RM1,668) | RM1,585 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (RM435) | RM196 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (RM221) | RM116 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (RM1,661) | RM1,161 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (RM756) | RM463 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (RM73) | RM25 | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (RM19) | RM28 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (RM276) | RM245 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (RM131) | RM161 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (RM576) | RM332 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (RM588) | RM320 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 216% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 216% 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 (RM100,853) | RM154,335 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (RM7) | RM2.24 | + 221% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (RM481) | RM53 | + 812% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 101% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (RM13) | RM14 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (RM47) | RM32 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (RM209) | RM84 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (RM38) | RM26 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (RM17) | RM13 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (RM42) | RM12 | + 240% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (RM23) | RM7 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (RM30) | RM11 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (RM65) | RM27 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 56% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (RM215) | RM64 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (RM81) | RM39 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM480 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (RM349) | RM134 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (RM46) | RM35 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (RM27) | RM13 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (RM11) | RM17 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,918 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (RM1.21) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (RM287) | RM207 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (RM51) | RM17 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 615 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 102% more expensive than in Malaysia
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