Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Romania
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Food | + 107% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 107% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (51 lei) | 35 lei | + 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (35 lei) | 20 lei | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (6 lei) | 5.15 lei | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (14 lei) | 12 lei | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (11 lei) | 6 lei | + 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (27 lei) | 15 lei | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (20 lei) | 4.28 lei | + 372% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (8 lei) | 2.68 lei | + 204% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (24 lei) | 3.46 lei | + 590% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (37 lei) | 28 lei | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (13 lei) | 5.77 lei | + 134% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (10 lei) | 2.54 lei | + 277% | |
Housing | + 169% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 169% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (9,076 lei) | 3,038 lei | + 199% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (3,709 lei) | 2,013 lei | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (821 lei) | 448 lei | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (5,718 lei) | 1,950 lei | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (2,042 lei) | 1,220 lei | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (1,197 lei) | 308 lei | + 288% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (156 lei) | 34 lei | + 358% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (1,398 lei) | 1,295 lei | + 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (1,097 lei) | 375 lei | + 192% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (40 lei) | 38 lei | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (26 lei) | 21 lei | + 26% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (277 lei) | 292 lei | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (223 lei) | 177 lei | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (410 lei) | 327 lei | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (554 lei) | 382 lei | + 45% | |
Transportation | + 81% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 81% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (112,367 lei) | 85,271 lei | + 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (4.17 lei) | 4.85 lei | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (247 lei) | 69 lei | + 257% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (22 lei) | 31 lei | - 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (74 lei) | 43 lei | + 74% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (118 lei) | 141 lei | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (33 lei) | 18 lei | + 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (16 lei) | 13 lei | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (24 lei) | 16 lei | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (13 lei) | 5.26 lei | + 150% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (79 lei) | 36 lei | + 118% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (158 lei) | 100 lei | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (71 lei) | 50 lei | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 139 lei | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (305 lei) | 195 lei | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (37 lei) | 24 lei | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (16 lei) | 11 lei | + 42% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (16 lei) | 8 lei | + 99% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (2,500 lei) | 2,578 lei | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1.13 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (246 lei) | 186 lei | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (29 lei) | 20 lei | + 47% | |
TOTAL | + 93% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.260
RON
/
ANG
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 93% more expensive than in Romania
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