Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 257% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 257% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 89 (Php2,803) | Php233 | + 1105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 19 (Php607) | Php179 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (Php251) | Php128 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.53 (Php111) | Php89 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (Php321) | Php126 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Php220) | Php98 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (Php680) | Php196 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (Php471) | Php157 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (Php204) | Php115 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.64 (Php177) | Php72 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 93 (Php2,917) | Php477 | + 512% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (Php248) | Php91 | + 173% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (Php94) | Php83 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (Php18,830) | Php54,916 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (Php25,107) | Php32,581 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 751 (Php23,582) | Php6,532 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (Php47,947) | Php29,670 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (Php21,795) | Php16,811 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (Php5,684) | Php4,137 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 99 (Php3,094) | Php1,668 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (Php25,107) | Php15,355 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 364 (Php11,420) | Php4,674 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 22 (Php690) | Php282 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Php366) | Php845 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 62% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Philippines | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 141 (Php4,411) | Php2,546 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (Php1,717) | Php1,348 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 200 (Php6,277) | Php3,727 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Php7,687) | Php3,006 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 45,117 (Php1,415,968) | Php1,287,380 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (Php82) | Php74 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Php1,066 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 6.00 (Php188) | Php279 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (Php610) | Php1,803 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (Php2,729) | Php1,730 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (Php500) | Php156 | + 220% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Php220) | Php183 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (Php500) | Php276 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 7 (Php205) | Php187 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 8 (Php264) | Php98 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 28 (Php867) | Php408 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 104% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Philippines | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (Php2,807) | Php1,193 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (Php1,057) | Php613 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php1,612 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (Php4,559) | Php1,864 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (Php628) | Php307 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (Php352) | Php147 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (Php144) | Php110 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Php34,710) | Php14,492 | + 140% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Php16) | Php8 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 126 (Php3,967) | Php2,454 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 17 (Php534) | Php140 | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 950 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 67% more expensive than in Philippines
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