Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Romania
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Food | + 174% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 174% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (183 lei) | 52 lei | + 249% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (54 lei) | 30 lei | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (25 lei) | 15 lei | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 105% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (44 lei) | 21 lei | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (38 lei) | 4.99 lei | + 661% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (16 lei) | 3.89 lei | + 323% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (15 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 257% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (168 lei) | 33 lei | + 406% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (20 lei) | 8 lei | + 148% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (8 lei) | 3.55 lei | + 117% | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 90% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (6,323 lei) | 3,130 lei | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (2,225 lei) | 2,099 lei | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (1,387 lei) | 660 lei | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (3,864 lei) | 1,873 lei | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (1,756 lei) | 1,310 lei | + 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (458 lei) | 416 lei | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (232 lei) | 38 lei | + 508% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (1,749 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (796 lei) | 609 lei | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (76 lei) | 44 lei | + 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (20 lei) | 38 lei | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (290 lei) | 276 lei | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (138 lei) | 176 lei | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (606 lei) | 341 lei | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (620 lei) | 382 lei | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 160% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 160% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (106,173 lei) | 90,194 lei | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (7 lei) | 7 lei | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (506 lei) | 103 lei | + 393% | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 37% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (14 lei) | 36 lei | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (49 lei) | 30 lei | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (220 lei) | 206 lei | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (40 lei) | 25 lei | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (18 lei) | 19 lei | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (44 lei) | 23 lei | + 95% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (24 lei) | 8 lei | + 188% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (32 lei) | 14 lei | + 125% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (69 lei) | 46 lei | + 49% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 69% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (226 lei) | 124 lei | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (85 lei) | 64 lei | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 134 lei | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (367 lei) | 207 lei | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (51 lei) | 30 lei | + 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (28 lei) | 11 lei | + 154% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (2,797 lei) | 3,500 lei | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1.27 lei) | 0.37 lei | + 239% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (303 lei) | 170 lei | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (54 lei) | 24 lei | + 127% | |
TOTAL | + 115% |

These prices were last updated on November 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 115% more expensive than in Romania
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