Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Paraguay
Currency:
Food | + 162% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 162% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (78,852 Gs) | 37,541 Gs | + 110% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (53,861 Gs) | 29,176 Gs | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (26,104 Gs) | 9,446 Gs | + 176% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (9,751 Gs) | 5,166 Gs | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (20,867 Gs) | 11,562 Gs | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (16,428 Gs) | 9,701 Gs | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (41,039 Gs) | 14,517 Gs | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (31,077 Gs) | 11,451 Gs | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (12,572 Gs) | 6,374 Gs | + 97% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (36,774 Gs) | 5,589 Gs | + 558% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (57,165 Gs) | 30,352 Gs | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (20,788 Gs) | 10,802 Gs | + 92% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (14,748 Gs) | 2,362 Gs | + 524% | |
Housing | + 208% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 208% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (13,976,926 Gs) | 4,623,210 Gs | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (5,710,885 Gs) | 2,100,030 Gs | + 172% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (1,264,853 Gs) | 332,861 Gs | + 280% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (8,805,738 Gs) | 2,954,220 Gs | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (3,144,559 Gs) | 1,876,040 Gs | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (1,843,755 Gs) | 259,000 Gs | + 612% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (239,538 Gs) | 76,904 Gs | + 211% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (2,153,307 Gs) | 1,834,130 Gs | + 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (1,689,605 Gs) | 640,392 Gs | + 164% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (62,001 Gs) | 21,306 Gs | + 191% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (40,588 Gs) | 15,309 Gs | + 165% | |
Clothes | + 87% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 87% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (426,948 Gs) | 258,070 Gs | + 65% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (343,647 Gs) | 180,412 Gs | + 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (631,877 Gs) | 431,218 Gs | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (852,503 Gs) | 287,255 Gs | + 197% | |
Transportation | + 98% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 98% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (173,034,459 Gs) | 75,065,300 Gs | + 131% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (6,426 Gs) | 5,796 Gs | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (380,130 Gs) | 154,078 Gs | + 147% | |
Personal Care | + 103% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 103% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (33,539 Gs) | 25,989 Gs | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (114,268 Gs) | 38,307 Gs | + 198% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (182,226 Gs) | 125,587 Gs | + 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (50,389 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | + 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (24,741 Gs) | 14,890 Gs | + 66% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (36,507 Gs) | 21,386 Gs | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (20,206 Gs) | 6,254 Gs | + 223% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (19,247 Gs) | 10,088 Gs | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (121,820 Gs) | 42,465 Gs | + 187% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 66% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (242,870 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | + 247% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (109,485 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 115,724 Gs | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (469,766 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 178% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (57,165 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 141% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (24,276 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (25,014 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | + 131% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (3,849,476 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | - 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1,747 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | + 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (378,463 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (45,424 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | + 318% | |
TOTAL | + 132% |

These prices were last updated on April 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3480.570
PYG
/
ANG
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 132% more expensive than in Paraguay
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