Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to New Zealand
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (NZ$23) | NZ$25 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (NZ$20) | NZ$16 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (NZ$3.25) | NZ$2.18 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (NZ$5.91) | NZ$10 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (NZ$16) | NZ$8 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.97 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (NZ$6) | NZ$3.66 | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (NZ$5.65) | NZ$7 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (NZ$62) | NZ$20 | + 217% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.41 | + 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (NZ$1.86) | NZ$2.25 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (NZ$1,626) | NZ$3,315 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (NZ$837) | NZ$2,559 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (NZ$510) | NZ$203 | + 151% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (NZ$930) | NZ$2,476 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (NZ$697) | NZ$1,943 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (NZ$168) | NZ$169 | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (NZ$85) | NZ$78 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (NZ$643) | NZ$679 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (NZ$293) | NZ$194 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (NZ$28) | NZ$20 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (NZ$14) | NZ$39 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (NZ$107) | NZ$138 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (NZ$51) | NZ$83 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (NZ$223) | NZ$205 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (NZ$228) | NZ$194 | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (NZ$39,027) | NZ$47,061 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (NZ$2.79) | NZ$2.78 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (NZ$186) | NZ$161 | + 16% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 33% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (NZ$5.09) | NZ$13 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (NZ$18) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (NZ$81) | NZ$65 | + 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (NZ$15) | NZ$7 | + 113% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.66 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (NZ$16) | NZ$8 | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (NZ$9) | NZ$3.04 | + 193% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (NZ$12) | NZ$3.30 | + 257% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (NZ$25) | NZ$36 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (NZ$83) | NZ$65 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (NZ$31) | NZ$39 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$251 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (NZ$135) | NZ$113 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (NZ$18) | NZ$18 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (NZ$10) | NZ$5.71 | + 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (NZ$4.26) | NZ$13 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$1,174 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (NZ$0.47) | NZ$0.51 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (NZ$111) | NZ$71 | + 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (NZ$20) | NZ$40 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in New Zealand
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