Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Netherlands
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 27 (€13) | €15 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€7) | €9 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (€2.99) | €4.49 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.43 (€1.14) | €1.14 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (€3.19) | €3.39 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (€5.04) | €2.43 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (€10) | €5.84 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.35) | €2.49 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (€2.11) | €1.83 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (€3.60) | €1.40 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (€10) | €8 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.69 (€2.67) | €2.67 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (€1.52) | €1.21 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (€1,469) | €1,859 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (€699) | €1,438 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 424 (€199) | €166 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (€802) | €1,206 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (€377) | €897 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (€227) | €108 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (€42) | €35 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (€228) | €491 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (€161) | €160 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 11 (€5.26) | €15 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 108 (€51) | €88 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (€49) | €36 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 198 (€93) | €108 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (€141) | €125 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (€23,821) | €28,114 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.82 (€0.86) | €1.63 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 162 (€76) | €102 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (€9) | €4.09 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (€15) | €15 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 56 (€26) | €28 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 20 (€9) | €3.00 | + 206% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.50) | €4.14 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 13 (€6) | €4.81 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (€2.63) | €1.85 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (€4.01) | €1.99 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (€14) | €26 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 8% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (€46) | €42 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (€13) | €22 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €122 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (€69) | €67 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (€7) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (€3.64) | €3.39 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (€3.14) | €4.78 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (€704) | €465 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.41 (€0.19) | €0.13 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 114 (€54) | €41 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (€5.34) | €8 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,504 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Netherlands
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