Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 33% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (14 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (12 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (3.60 B/.) | 3.36 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (1.94 B/.) | 1.78 B/. | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (3.53 B/.) | 3.03 B/. | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (3.88 B/.) | 2.47 B/. | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (10 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (4.16 B/.) | 3.03 B/. | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (3.60 B/.) | 2.27 B/. | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (3.37 B/.) | 1.55 B/. | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (37 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 220% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (4.35 B/.) | 2.55 B/. | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (1.11 B/.) | 2.19 B/. | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (970 B/.) | 1,591 B/. | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (499 B/.) | 1,002 B/. | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (304 B/.) | 153 B/. | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (555 B/.) | 1,004 B/. | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (416 B/.) | 658 B/. | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (100 B/.) | 97 B/. | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (51 B/.) | 45 B/. | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (383 B/.) | 280 B/. | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (174 B/.) | 131 B/. | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (17 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (8 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (64 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (30 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (133 B/.) | 110 B/. | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (136 B/.) | 146 B/. | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 154% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 154% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (23,278 B/.) | 24,370 B/. | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (1.66 B/.) | 0.97 B/. | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (111 B/.) | 27 B/. | + 306% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (3.03 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (11 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (48 B/.) | 80 B/. | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (9 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (4.00 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (10 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (5.31 B/.) | 4.49 B/. | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (7 B/.) | 3.34 B/. | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (15 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (50 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (19 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 35 B/. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (81 B/.) | 66 B/. | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (11 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (6 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (2.54 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 805 B/. | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.28 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (66 B/.) | 57 B/. | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (12 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 350 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Panama
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