Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 160% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (108,162 Gs) | 54,563 Gs | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (91,644 Gs) | 36,562 Gs | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (28,122 Gs) | 12,397 Gs | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (15,143 Gs) | 6,924 Gs | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (27,516 Gs) | 15,078 Gs | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (30,285 Gs) | 14,396 Gs | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (75,316 Gs) | 21,408 Gs | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (32,449 Gs) | 14,931 Gs | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (28,122 Gs) | 8,575 Gs | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (26,282 Gs) | 6,631 Gs | + 296% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (287,541 Gs) | 52,050 Gs | + 452% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (33,903 Gs) | 13,605 Gs | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (8,653 Gs) | 2,558 Gs | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 103% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (7,567,591 Gs) | 5,655,380 Gs | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (3,893,840 Gs) | 3,080,880 Gs | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (2,372,149 Gs) | 314,092 Gs | + 655% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (4,326,489 Gs) | 2,896,290 Gs | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (3,244,867 Gs) | 1,797,900 Gs | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (783,570 Gs) | 219,970 Gs | + 256% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (397,301 Gs) | 104,045 Gs | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (2,991,360 Gs) | 1,955,730 Gs | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (1,361,308 Gs) | 847,753 Gs | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (130,666 Gs) | 31,954 Gs | + 309% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (64,897 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 25% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (496,568 Gs) | 397,212 Gs | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (236,756 Gs) | 241,031 Gs | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (1,036,994 Gs) | 719,017 Gs | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (1,059,696 Gs) | 425,884 Gs | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 183% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 183% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (181,612,582 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (12,979 Gs) | 7,653 Gs | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (865,298 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | + 304% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 102% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (23,670 Gs) | 43,475 Gs | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (84,128 Gs) | 52,829 Gs | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (376,157 Gs) | 146,615 Gs | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (68,984 Gs) | 34,344 Gs | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (31,232 Gs) | 19,707 Gs | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (75,455 Gs) | 31,470 Gs | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (41,396 Gs) | 11,800 Gs | + 251% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (54,707 Gs) | 12,806 Gs | + 327% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (117,449 Gs) | 65,543 Gs | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 70% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (386,982 Gs) | 95,544 Gs | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (145,659 Gs) | 81,113 Gs | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 150,949 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (628,544 Gs) | 264,476 Gs | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (82,203 Gs) | 38,794 Gs | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (48,552 Gs) | 23,949 Gs | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (19,829 Gs) | 8,619 Gs | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 7,275,970 Gs | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (2,171 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (517,712 Gs) | 222,350 Gs | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (91,864 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 797% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 423 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 123% more expensive than in Paraguay
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