Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 92% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (Php611) | Php275 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (Php417) | Php177 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (Php202) | Php112 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (Php76) | Php86 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (Php162) | Php107 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (Php127) | Php84 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Php318) | Php205 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (Php241) | Php154 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (Php97) | Php97 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (Php285) | Php63 | + 354% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (Php443) | Php403 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (Php161) | Php85 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (Php114) | Php62 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 99% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (Php108,235) | Php47,675 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (Php44,224) | Php26,068 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (Php9,795) | Php5,335 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (Php68,190) | Php30,598 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (Php24,351) | Php17,484 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (Php14,278) | Php2,429 | + 488% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (Php1,855) | Php1,628 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (Php16,675) | Php13,104 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (Php13,084) | Php5,856 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (Php480) | Php283 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Php314) | Php260 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 67% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (Php3,306) | Php2,272 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (Php2,661) | Php1,330 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (Php4,893) | Php4,611 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Php6,602) | Php4,052 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (Php1,339,946) | Php945,687 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (Php50) | Php48 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (Php2,944) | Php1,563 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 57% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (Php260) | Php198 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (Php885) | Php744 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (Php1,411) | Php567 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (Php390) | Php305 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Php192) | Php145 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Php283) | Php155 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (Php156) | Php85 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (Php149) | Php86 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (Php943) | Php309 | + 205% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 74% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (Php1,881) | Php887 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (Php848) | Php501 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php1,958 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (Php3,638) | Php2,245 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (Php443) | Php249 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (Php188) | Php162 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (Php194) | Php87 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Php29,810) | Php19,345 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Php14) | Php8 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (Php2,931) | Php1,674 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (Php352) | Php116 | + 203% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,332 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 79% more expensive than in Philippines
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