Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 230% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 230% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (RM170) | RM15 | + 1043% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (RM50) | RM17 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (RM25) | RM8 | + 214% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (RM8) | RM7 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (RM24) | RM9 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (RM16) | RM7 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (RM41) | RM22 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (RM35) | RM11 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (RM15) | RM4.90 | + 212% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (RM14) | RM13 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (RM156) | RM74 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (RM18) | RM4.93 | + 274% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (RM7) | RM3.49 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 65% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (RM5,875) | RM3,019 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (RM2,067) | RM2,197 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (RM1,289) | RM285 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (RM3,590) | RM1,908 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (RM1,632) | RM1,210 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (RM426) | RM872 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (RM216) | RM113 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (RM1,625) | RM2,827 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (RM739) | RM537 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (RM71) | RM28 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (RM19) | RM36 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 37% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (RM270) | RM193 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (RM129) | RM122 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (RM563) | RM296 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (RM576) | RM246 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | + 129% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 129% 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 (RM98,651) | RM162,896 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (RM6) | RM2.31 | + 167% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (RM470) | RM86 | + 449% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 64% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (RM13) | RM9 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (RM46) | RM16 | + 194% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (RM204) | RM149 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (RM37) | RM44 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (RM17) | RM11 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (RM41) | RM15 | + 180% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (RM22) | RM20 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (RM30) | RM7 | + 298% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (RM64) | RM34 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 78% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (RM210) | RM126 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (RM79) | RM38 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM271 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (RM341) | RM111 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (RM47) | RM100 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (RM26) | RM14 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (RM11) | RM18 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (RM2,599) | RM2,145 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (RM1.18) | RM0.24 | + 397% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (RM281) | RM158 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (RM50) | RM17 | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 534 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
2.350
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 111% more expensive than in Malaysia
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