Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 56% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€12) | €12 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €8 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.24) | €3.36 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.74) | €0.95 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (€3.17) | €3.32 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.49) | €2.01 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.90 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€3.74) | €1.81 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.24) | €1.37 | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.03) | €1.09 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€33) | €5.76 | + 475% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€3.91) | €2.22 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (€1.00) | €0.91 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (€872) | €1,465 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (€449) | €1,005 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€273) | €112 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€499) | €1,018 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (€374) | €729 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€90) | €88 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€46) | €26 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€345) | €326 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€157) | €127 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €7 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (€7) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€57) | €82 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€27) | €30 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€119) | €85 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€122) | €90 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 78% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€20,928) | €26,809 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.50) | €1.70 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€100) | €36 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 31% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.73) | €5.32 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €4.58 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€43) | €65 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €3.22 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.60) | €3.46 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.56 | + 144% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.77) | €1.59 | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €2.04 | + 209% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €14 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 38% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€45) | €31 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €13 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €54 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€72) | €45 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€9) | €8 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.59) | €2.90 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.28) | €2.11 | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €417 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.25) | €0.18 | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€60) | €34 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €5.38 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,352 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 29% more expensive than in Portugal
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