Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 100% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (Php607) | Php266 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (Php415) | Php167 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (Php201) | Php112 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (Php75) | Php83 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (Php161) | Php100 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (Php126) | Php77 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Php316) | Php184 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (Php239) | Php148 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (Php97) | Php93 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (Php283) | Php59 | + 380% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (Php440) | Php400 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (Php160) | Php84 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (Php114) | Php58 | + 96% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 83% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (Php107,596) | Php53,968 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (Php43,963) | Php27,722 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (Php9,737) | Php5,694 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (Php67,788) | Php35,003 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (Php24,207) | Php18,084 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (Php14,193) | Php2,692 | + 427% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (Php1,844) | Php1,671 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (Php16,576) | Php15,761 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (Php13,007) | Php6,329 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (Php477) | Php293 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Php312) | Php243 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 64% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (Php3,287) | Php2,385 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (Php2,645) | Php1,355 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (Php4,864) | Php4,126 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Php6,563) | Php4,294 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 44% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (Php1,332,043) | Php1,190,930 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (Php49) | Php49 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (Php2,926) | Php1,493 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (Php258) | Php280 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (Php880) | Php977 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (Php1,403) | Php559 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (Php388) | Php255 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Php190) | Php141 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Php281) | Php163 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (Php156) | Php88 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (Php148) | Php85 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (Php938) | Php305 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 66% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (Php1,870) | Php914 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (Php843) | Php529 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php6,140 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (Php3,616) | Php1,903 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (Php440) | Php231 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (Php187) | Php158 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (Php193) | Php85 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Php29,634) | Php25,570 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Php13) | Php8 | + 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (Php2,913) | Php1,779 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (Php350) | Php116 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,438 prices entered by 268 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 71% more expensive than in Philippines
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