Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 ($13) | $12 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 ($8) | $7 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 ($3.34) | $4.61 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 ($1.82) | $1.80 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 ($3.95) | $2.76 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 ($7) | $3.86 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 ($17) | $6 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 ($4.47) | $3.28 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 ($3.91) | $2.35 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 ($2.36) | $2.65 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 ($12) | $17 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.98 ($3.34) | $1.41 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 ($1.46) | $1.33 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,931 ($1,079) | $1,366 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,208 ($674) | $751 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 ($261) | $158 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 797 ($445) | $864 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 624 ($349) | $560 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 248 ($138) | $142 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 ($53) | $36 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 399 ($223) | $293 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 ($126) | $139 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 ($9) | $8 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 ($5.74) | $26 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 ($61) | $45 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 ($47) | $42 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 ($140) | $80 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 ($140) | $86 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 ($19,544) | $25,410 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 ($1.04) | $0.77 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 ($52) | $40 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 ($14) | $4.95 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 ($5.58) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 ($24) | $47 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 8 ($4.47) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 ($5.58) | $3.57 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($9) | $4.42 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 ($2.68) | $2.77 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 ($5.06) | $3.14 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 ($15) | $20 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 ($64) | $40 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 ($17) | $14 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 ($25) | $84 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 ($82) | $74 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 ($7) | $9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 ($4.47) | $4.50 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 ($3.23) | $3.06 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $438 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 ($1.12) | $1.00 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 ($51) | $54 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 839 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Puerto Rico
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