Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Oman
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 32% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (﷼ 4.850) | ﷼ 2.496 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (﷼ 3.312) | ﷼ 2.666 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (﷼ 1.605) | ﷼ 1.358 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (﷼ 0.600) | ﷼ 0.593 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (﷼ 1.283) | ﷼ 1.691 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (﷼ 1.010) | ﷼ 0.452 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (﷼ 2.524) | ﷼ 1.427 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (﷼ 1.911) | ﷼ 0.930 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (﷼ 0.773) | ﷼ 0.563 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (﷼ 2.262) | ﷼ 1.820 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (﷼ 3.516) | ﷼ 8 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (﷼ 1.279) | ﷼ 1.449 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (﷼ 0.907) | ﷼ 0.409 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 35% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Oman | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (﷼ 860) | ﷼ 466 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (﷼ 351) | ﷼ 303 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (﷼ 78) | ﷼ 62 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (﷼ 542) | ﷼ 241 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (﷼ 193) | ﷼ 161 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (﷼ 113) | ﷼ 36 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 30 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (﷼ 132) | ﷼ 217 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (﷼ 104) | ﷼ 36 | + 191% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (﷼ 3.813) | ﷼ 3.653 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (﷼ 2.496) | ﷼ 3.441 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 43% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Oman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 16 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 16 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (﷼ 39) | ﷼ 29 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 27 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 59% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Oman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (﷼ 10,642) | ﷼ 7,644 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.96 (﷼ 0.419) | ﷼ 0.213 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 14 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 16% cheaper than in Oman | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Oman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (﷼ 2.063) | ﷼ 4.516 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 16 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (﷼ 3.099) | ﷼ 3.451 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (﷼ 1.522) | ﷼ 2.203 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (﷼ 2.245) | ﷼ 2.000 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (﷼ 1.243) | ﷼ 1.289 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (﷼ 1.184) | ﷼ 1.476 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 4.057 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 25% more expensive than in Oman | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Oman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 87 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 7 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 77 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (﷼ 29) | ﷼ 23 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (﷼ 3.211) | ﷼ 9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (﷼ 1.493) | ﷼ 1.902 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (﷼ 1.538) | ﷼ 3.545 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (﷼ 237) | ﷼ 158 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (﷼ 0.107) | ﷼ 0.060 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (﷼ 23) | ﷼ 21 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (﷼ 3.103) | ﷼ 1.877 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 272 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 35% more expensive than in Oman
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