Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Philippines
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 94% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (Php614) | Php278 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (Php419) | Php176 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (Php203) | Php115 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (Php76) | Php86 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (Php162) | Php106 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (Php128) | Php87 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (Php319) | Php205 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (Php242) | Php154 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (Php98) | Php98 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (Php286) | Php63 | + 356% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (Php445) | Php403 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (Php162) | Php84 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (Php115) | Php61 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 90% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (Php108,800) | Php53,329 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (Php44,455) | Php26,864 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (Php9,846) | Php5,346 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (Php68,546) | Php32,454 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (Php24,478) | Php17,484 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (Php14,352) | Php2,429 | + 491% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (Php1,865) | Php1,644 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (Php16,762) | Php13,655 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (Php13,152) | Php5,856 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (Php483) | Php283 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Php316) | Php280 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 68% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (Php3,323) | Php2,272 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (Php2,675) | Php1,330 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (Php4,919) | Php4,611 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Php6,636) | Php4,052 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 49% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (Php1,346,944) | Php1,154,410 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (Php50) | Php48 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (Php2,959) | Php1,437 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (Php261) | Php198 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (Php889) | Php809 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (Php1,418) | Php589 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (Php392) | Php305 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Php193) | Php151 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (Php284) | Php155 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (Php157) | Php85 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (Php150) | Php86 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (Php948) | Php309 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 76% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (Php1,891) | Php867 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (Php852) | Php510 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Php2,231 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (Php3,657) | Php2,140 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (Php445) | Php249 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (Php189) | Php162 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (Php195) | Php87 | + 123% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Php29,965) | Php19,345 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Php14) | Php8 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (Php2,946) | Php1,689 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (Php354) | Php115 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,554 prices entered by 255 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 76% more expensive than in Philippines
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