Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 333% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 333% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (571,896 Gs) | 48,492 Gs | + 1079% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (49,564 Gs) | 32,652 Gs | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (30,501 Gs) | 10,544 Gs | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (11,438 Gs) | 6,167 Gs | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (22,876 Gs) | 12,115 Gs | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (17,995 Gs) | 12,201 Gs | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (106,754 Gs) | 16,732 Gs | + 538% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (34,042 Gs) | 11,015 Gs | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (13,772 Gs) | 7,295 Gs | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (11,438 Gs) | 7,254 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (68,627 Gs) | 54,512 Gs | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (38,126 Gs) | 12,324 Gs | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (11,438 Gs) | 2,707 Gs | + 323% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 86% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (2,287,583 Gs) | 3,583,030 Gs | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (3,050,111 Gs) | 1,793,230 Gs | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (4,575,166 Gs) | 303,268 Gs | + 1409% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (3,812,638 Gs) | 3,800,650 Gs | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (3,050,111 Gs) | 2,250,490 Gs | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (610,022 Gs) | 575,093 Gs | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (369,826 Gs) | 109,961 Gs | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (3,050,111 Gs) | 2,420,430 Gs | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (381,264 Gs) | 1,149,020 Gs | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (67,917 Gs) | 24,869 Gs | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (44,461 Gs) | 38,440 Gs | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 45% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (495,643 Gs) | 276,779 Gs | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (228,758 Gs) | 214,496 Gs | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (692,162 Gs) | 496,470 Gs | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (933,837 Gs) | 325,152 Gs | + 187% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 37% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (189,543,030 Gs) | 75,186,000 Gs | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (9,991 Gs) | 8,542 Gs | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 175,600 Gs | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 69% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (36,738 Gs) | 30,038 Gs | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (114,379 Gs) | 69,194 Gs | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (190,632 Gs) | 118,663 Gs | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (64,815 Gs) | 42,177 Gs | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (25,830 Gs) | 17,819 Gs | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (64,815 Gs) | 26,950 Gs | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (22,876 Gs) | 12,349 Gs | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (38,126 Gs) | 12,754 Gs | + 199% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (95,316 Gs) | 87,192 Gs | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 69% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (381,264 Gs) | 67,678 Gs | + 463% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (152,506 Gs) | 58,715 Gs | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 141,264 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (533,769 Gs) | 174,370 Gs | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (57,190 Gs) | 38,882 Gs | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (26,688 Gs) | 23,367 Gs | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (11,438 Gs) | 9,792 Gs | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (4,216,740 Gs) | 5,300,420 Gs | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1,913 Gs) | 1,893 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (381,264 Gs) | 184,517 Gs | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (55,272 Gs) | 10,694 Gs | + 417% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 728 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 113% more expensive than in Paraguay
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