Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Malta
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 60% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (€37) | €26 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €10 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.44) | €4.97 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.81) | €0.92 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.18) | €2.78 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.62) | €4.00 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.25 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €1.00 | + 676% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.36) | €2.69 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.14) | €1.22 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€34) | €9 | + 303% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.05) | €1.66 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.57) | €0.84 | + 86% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 16% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,293) | €1,544 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€455) | €1,046 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€284) | €86 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€790) | €1,323 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€359) | €842 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€94) | €72 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€47) | €35 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€358) | €392 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€163) | €95 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €7 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.14) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€59) | €80 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €57 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€124) | €86 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€127) | €75 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 116% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,712) | €26,952 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.36) | €1.34 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€103) | €25 | + 316% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Malta | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.83) | €3.00 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€45) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €12 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.73) | €3.75 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.54 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.95) | €3.30 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €1.40 | + 369% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €16 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€46) | €45 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €17 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €28 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€75) | €117 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€10) | €11 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.80) | €2.20 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.37) | €3.48 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€572) | €634 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.54 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€62) | €54 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €5.31 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 149 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 26% more expensive than in Malta
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