Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Mexico
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Food | + 98% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 98% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (Mex$ 698) | Mex$ 287 | + 143% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 157 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 73 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 27 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 47 | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 28 | + 145% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 92 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 49 | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 35 | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 29 | + 105% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (Mex$ 641) | Mex$ 259 | + 147% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 34 | + 120% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 18% | |
Housing | + 38% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (Mex$ 24,110) | Mex$ 21,134 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (Mex$ 8,484) | Mex$ 10,591 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (Mex$ 5,288) | Mex$ 1,077 | + 391% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (Mex$ 14,734) | Mex$ 12,979 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (Mex$ 6,697) | Mex$ 7,076 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (Mex$ 1,747) | Mex$ 803 | + 118% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 418 | + 112% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (Mex$ 6,668) | Mex$ 6,690 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (Mex$ 3,034) | Mex$ 2,628 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 117 | + 149% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 120 | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (Mex$ 1,107) | Mex$ 975 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 697 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (Mex$ 2,312) | Mex$ 1,719 | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Mex$ 2,362) | Mex$ 1,270 | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 107% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 107% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (Mex$ 404,830) | Mex$ 388,303 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (Mex$ 1,929) | Mex$ 644 | + 200% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 89 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 217 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (Mex$ 838) | Mex$ 640 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 97 | + 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 57 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 71 | + 138% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 34 | + 169% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 33 | + 267% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 230 | + 14% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 360 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (Mex$ 325) | Mex$ 155 | + 110% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 822 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (Mex$ 1,401) | Mex$ 767 | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 171 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 80 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 46 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Mex$ 10,666) | Mex$ 11,693 | - 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Mex$ 4.84) | Mex$ 2.29 | + 111% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (Mex$ 1,154) | Mex$ 889 | + 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 82 | + 151% | |
TOTAL | + 74% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 74% more expensive than in Mexico
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