Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Romania
Currency:
| Food | + 306% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 306% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (419 lei) | 40 lei | + 956% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (36 lei) | 22 lei | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (22 lei) | 18 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (8 lei) | 6 lei | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (13 lei) | 8 lei | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (78 lei) | 18 lei | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (25 lei) | 4.64 lei | + 437% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (10 lei) | 3.11 lei | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (8 lei) | 3.48 lei | + 141% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (50 lei) | 34 lei | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (28 lei) | 6 lei | + 330% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (8 lei) | 3.09 lei | + 171% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 102% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (1,675 lei) | 2,991 lei | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (2,233 lei) | 2,029 lei | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (3,350 lei) | 516 lei | + 549% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (2,791 lei) | 1,879 lei | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (2,233 lei) | 1,351 lei | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (447 lei) | 344 lei | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (271 lei) | 33 lei | + 729% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (2,233 lei) | 1,773 lei | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (279 lei) | 393 lei | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (50 lei) | 47 lei | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (33 lei) | 47 lei | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (363 lei) | 314 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (167 lei) | 171 lei | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (507 lei) | 334 lei | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (684 lei) | 415 lei | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 13% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (138,773 lei) | 89,894 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (7 lei) | 8 lei | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 95 lei | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 50% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (27 lei) | 30 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (84 lei) | 33 lei | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (140 lei) | 192 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (47 lei) | 24 lei | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (19 lei) | 17 lei | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (47 lei) | 21 lei | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (17 lei) | 8 lei | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (28 lei) | 14 lei | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (70 lei) | 54 lei | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 73% more expensive than in Romania | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Romania | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (279 lei) | 115 lei | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (112 lei) | 54 lei | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 173 lei | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (391 lei) | 192 lei | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (42 lei) | 28 lei | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (20 lei) | 12 lei | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (8 lei) | 11 lei | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (3,087 lei) | 3,475 lei | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1.40 lei) | 0.25 lei | + 460% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (279 lei) | 198 lei | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (40 lei) | 22 lei | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,369 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 99% more expensive than in Romania
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