Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (kr 107) | kr 212 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (kr 73) | kr 126 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (kr 35) | kr 74 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (kr 13) | kr 21 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (kr 28) | kr 51 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (kr 22) | kr 38 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (kr 55) | kr 68 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (kr 42) | kr 33 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (kr 17) | kr 23 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (kr 50) | kr 33 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (kr 77) | kr 164 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (kr 28) | kr 39 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (kr 20) | kr 18 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (kr 18,886) | kr 17,995 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (kr 7,717) | kr 13,742 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (kr 1,709) | kr 1,657 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (kr 11,899) | kr 13,046 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (kr 4,249) | kr 9,969 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (kr 2,491) | kr 799 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (kr 324) | kr 365 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (kr 2,910) | kr 3,788 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (kr 2,283) | kr 1,609 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (kr 84) | kr 110 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (kr 55) | kr 292 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 24% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (kr 577) | kr 845 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (kr 464) | kr 588 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (kr 854) | kr 876 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (kr 1,152) | kr 1,733 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (kr 233,810) | kr 324,339 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (kr 9) | kr 15 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (kr 514) | kr 770 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 29% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (kr 45) | kr 106 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (kr 154) | kr 154 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (kr 246) | kr 437 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (kr 68) | kr 55 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (kr 33) | kr 51 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (kr 49) | kr 80 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (kr 27) | kr 23 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (kr 26) | kr 23 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (kr 165) | kr 457 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (kr 328) | kr 640 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (kr 148) | kr 292 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 1,520 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (kr 635) | kr 872 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (kr 77) | kr 149 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (kr 33) | kr 47 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (kr 34) | kr 93 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (kr 5,202) | kr 4,995 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (kr 2.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (kr 511) | kr 508 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (kr 61) | kr 137 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 794 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 25% cheaper than in Norway
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