Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 29% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (kr 105) | kr 217 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (kr 72) | kr 122 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (kr 35) | kr 72 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (kr 13) | kr 21 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (kr 28) | kr 48 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (kr 22) | kr 37 | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (kr 55) | kr 66 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (kr 42) | kr 33 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (kr 17) | kr 23 | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (kr 49) | kr 31 | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (kr 76) | kr 160 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (kr 28) | kr 36 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (kr 20) | kr 20 | + 1% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (kr 18,685) | kr 17,874 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (kr 7,634) | kr 13,193 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (kr 1,691) | kr 1,328 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (kr 11,772) | kr 13,005 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (kr 4,204) | kr 9,667 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (kr 2,465) | kr 830 | + 197% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (kr 320) | kr 396 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (kr 2,879) | kr 3,994 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (kr 2,259) | kr 1,544 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (kr 83) | kr 110 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (kr 54) | kr 272 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (kr 571) | kr 893 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (kr 459) | kr 588 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (kr 845) | kr 876 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (kr 1,140) | kr 1,780 | - 36% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 34% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (kr 231,315) | kr 352,685 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (kr 9) | kr 16 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (kr 508) | kr 771 | - 34% | |
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 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (kr 153) | kr 154 | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (kr 244) | kr 405 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (kr 67) | kr 55 | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (kr 33) | kr 51 | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (kr 49) | kr 80 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (kr 27) | kr 23 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (kr 26) | kr 23 | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (kr 163) | kr 457 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (kr 325) | kr 640 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (kr 146) | kr 292 | - 50% | |
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 628) | kr 872 | - 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (kr 76) | kr 149 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (kr 32) | kr 47 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (kr 33) | kr 93 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (kr 5,146) | kr 4,993 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (kr 2.33) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (kr 506) | kr 539 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (kr 61) | kr 137 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Norway
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