Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 120% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (€80) | €15 | + 447% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€4.26) | €4.24 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (€1.60) | €1.09 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€3.19) | €3.87 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.51) | €2.47 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (€15) | €5.59 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.75) | €2.80 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€1.92) | €1.55 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (€1.60) | €1.30 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (€10) | €7 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (€5.32) | €3.16 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (€1.60) | €1.41 | + 14% | |
| 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 600 (€319) | €2,058 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (€426) | €1,674 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (€639) | €214 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€532) | €1,392 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (€426) | €1,102 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (€85) | €128 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (€52) | €41 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (€426) | €369 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (€53) | €121 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€9) | €14 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€6) | €16 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (€69) | €91 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (€32) | €43 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€97) | €98 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€130) | €144 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€26,458) | €29,097 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.39) | €2.13 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €76 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€5.13) | €3.40 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €14 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (€27) | €56 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €5.40 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.61) | €3.38 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.14 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (€3.19) | €1.71 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (€5.32) | €2.02 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (€13) | €24 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (€53) | €58 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (€21) | €24 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €248 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (€75) | €75 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (€8) | €12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.73) | €3.23 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (€1.60) | €4.99 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€589) | €549 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.27) | €0.13 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (€53) | €42 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (€8) | €7 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 689 prices entered by 150 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Netherlands
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