Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 100% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (RM51) | RM21 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (RM35) | RM16 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (RM15) | RM9 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (RM7) | RM6 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (RM15) | RM8 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (RM25) | RM4.74 | + 427% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (RM52) | RM25 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (RM22) | RM10 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (RM10) | RM4.25 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (RM18) | RM11 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (RM48) | RM82 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.83 (RM14) | RM4.11 | + 230% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (RM8) | RM3.47 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 123% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (RM7,276) | RM3,397 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (RM3,463) | RM1,772 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 464 (RM1,078) | RM266 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (RM3,971) | RM2,008 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (RM1,867) | RM1,193 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (RM1,124) | RM169 | + 564% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (RM209) | RM101 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (RM1,129) | RM1,376 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (RM796) | RM379 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (RM33) | RM21 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (RM32) | RM27 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 60% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 143 (RM333) | RM247 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (RM245) | RM159 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (RM582) | RM302 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (RM700) | RM311 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (RM118,000) | RM157,692 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.88 (RM4.36) | RM2.18 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 60 (RM140) | RM94 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 112% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (RM43) | RM14 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (RM76) | RM23 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (RM116) | RM66 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (RM23) | RM23 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (RM22) | RM13 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (RM36) | RM15 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (RM13) | RM7 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (RM20) | RM8 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (RM72) | RM29 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 164% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (RM229) | RM89 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (RM64) | RM36 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (RM341) | RM162 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (RM33) | RM31 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (RM18) | RM14 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (RM16) | RM24 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (RM3,489) | RM1,920 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (RM4.65) | RM0.32 | + 1347% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 84 (RM196) | RM170 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (RM26) | RM17 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,416 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 89% more expensive than in Malaysia
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