Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Puerto Rico
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 ($13) | $13 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 ($9) | $7 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 ($4.18) | $4.74 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 ($1.56) | $1.79 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 ($3.34) | $3.35 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 ($2.63) | $4.47 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 ($7) | $4.65 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 ($4.98) | $5.45 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 ($2.01) | $2.92 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 ($5.89) | $1.77 | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 ($9) | $15 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 ($3.33) | $1.41 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 ($2.36) | $2.01 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 37% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 ($2,238) | $1,443 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 ($914) | $894 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 ($203) | $170 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 ($1,410) | $736 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 ($503) | $512 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 ($295) | $131 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 ($38) | $42 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 ($345) | $350 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 ($271) | $86 | + 215% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 ($10) | $6 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 ($6) | $15 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 ($68) | $45 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 ($55) | $49 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 ($101) | $86 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($136) | $92 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 45% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 ($27,704) | $25,896 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 ($1.03) | $0.75 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 ($61) | $33 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 ($5.37) | $6 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 ($18) | $17 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 ($29) | $43 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 ($8) | $8 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($3.96) | $4.22 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 ($5.85) | $3.99 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 ($3.24) | $2.73 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 ($3.08) | $2.18 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 ($20) | $22 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in Puerto Rico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 ($39) | $40 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 ($18) | $16 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $66 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 ($75) | $73 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 ($9) | $9 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 ($3.89) | $3.23 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 ($4.00) | $2.85 | + 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 ($616) | $545 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($0.28) | $0.12 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 ($61) | $37 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 662 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Puerto Rico
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