Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Netherlands
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 70% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (€37) | €17 | + 119% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €11 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.42) | €5.11 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.80) | €1.30 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.16) | €4.68 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.61) | €2.98 | + 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €6 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €2.21 | + 250% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.35) | €1.54 | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.13) | €1.50 | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€34) | €6 | + 431% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.04) | €3.19 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.57) | €1.50 | + 5% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 42% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,288) | €2,185 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€453) | €1,866 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€283) | €267 | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€787) | €1,489 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€358) | €1,248 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€93) | €197 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€47) | €42 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€356) | €317 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€162) | €187 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €11 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.12) | €18 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€59) | €78 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €35 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€124) | €90 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€126) | €117 | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,634) | €28,626 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.35) | €2.06 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€103) | €86 | + 20% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.82) | €3.03 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€45) | €49 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €4.68 | + 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.72) | €5.07 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €5.20 | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.93) | €2.21 | + 123% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €3.24 | + 101% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €30 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 13% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€46) | €52 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €24 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €234 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€75) | €74 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.78) | €3.39 | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.36) | €5.28 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€570) | €653 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.08 | + 228% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€62) | €42 | + 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €8 | + 42% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Netherlands
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