Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 110% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (50 lei) | 34 lei | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (35 lei) | 21 lei | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (15 lei) | 13 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (6 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (15 lei) | 12 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (24 lei) | 5.58 lei | + 339% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (51 lei) | 15 lei | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (21 lei) | 4.32 lei | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (10 lei) | 2.98 lei | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (18 lei) | 3.27 lei | + 435% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (47 lei) | 29 lei | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.83 (13 lei) | 5.91 lei | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (7 lei) | 2.74 lei | + 169% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 134% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (7,134 lei) | 3,056 lei | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (3,395 lei) | 1,996 lei | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 464 (1,057 lei) | 407 lei | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (3,893 lei) | 1,879 lei | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (1,831 lei) | 1,264 lei | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (1,102 lei) | 290 lei | + 281% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (205 lei) | 34 lei | + 500% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (1,107 lei) | 1,517 lei | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (780 lei) | 329 lei | + 137% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (33 lei) | 38 lei | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (31 lei) | 30 lei | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 42% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 143 (326 lei) | 303 lei | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (240 lei) | 166 lei | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (570 lei) | 340 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (686 lei) | 352 lei | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 39% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (115,689 lei) | 77,645 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.88 (4.28 lei) | 5.33 lei | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 60 (137 lei) | 70 lei | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 66% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (42 lei) | 26 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (75 lei) | 32 lei | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (114 lei) | 153 lei | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (22 lei) | 20 lei | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (22 lei) | 14 lei | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (35 lei) | 17 lei | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (13 lei) | 5.96 lei | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (19 lei) | 10 lei | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (70 lei) | 32 lei | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 146% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (225 lei) | 104 lei | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (62 lei) | 48 lei | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 141 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (334 lei) | 152 lei | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (32 lei) | 23 lei | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (15 lei) | 8 lei | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (3,421 lei) | 2,276 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (4.56 lei) | 0.46 lei | + 889% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 84 (192 lei) | 204 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (26 lei) | 19 lei | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,120 prices entered by 198 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 96% more expensive than in Romania
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