Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Netherlands
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (€10) | €16 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€7) | €8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€3.45) | €4.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (€1.29) | €1.14 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€2.76) | €3.34 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.17) | €2.23 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (€5.43) | €5.79 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.11) | €2.40 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€1.66) | €1.53 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (€4.86) | €1.39 | + 250% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (€8) | €9 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (€2.75) | €2.49 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (€1.95) | €1.11 | + 75% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (€1,848) | €1,822 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (€755) | €1,444 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (€167) | €174 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (€1,164) | €1,268 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (€416) | €868 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (€244) | €111 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (€32) | €34 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (€285) | €428 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (€223) | €178 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€8) | €8 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€5.37) | €15 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (€56) | €82 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (€45) | €44 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€84) | €105 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€113) | €137 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 42% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€22,874) | €28,378 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (€0.85) | €1.57 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (€50) | €100 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€4.43) | €3.46 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (€15) | €14 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (€24) | €35 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (€7) | €2.86 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.27) | €4.14 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.83) | €4.24 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (€2.67) | €1.68 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (€2.54) | €2.04 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (€16) | €25 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (€32) | €41 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (€14) | €22 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €75 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (€62) | €67 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (€8) | €11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.21) | €3.61 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (€3.31) | €5.06 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€509) | €464 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.23) | €0.12 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (€50) | €47 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,379 prices entered by 216 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 16% cheaper than in Netherlands
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