Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Senegal
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| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 119% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (24,558 Franc) | 6,274 Franc | + 291% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (7,185 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (3,570 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (1,188 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (3,396 Franc) | 1,422 Franc | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (2,374 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (5,905 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (5,088 Franc) | 2,468 Franc | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (2,205 Franc) | 945 Franc | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (2,061 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (22,544 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | + 401% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (2,658 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (1,031 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (848,021 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (298,404 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (185,983 Franc) | 65,121 Franc | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (518,229 Franc) | 900,000 Franc | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (235,563 Franc) | 400,000 Franc | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (61,434 Franc) | 56,353 Franc | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (31,149 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (234,531 Franc) | 190,000 Franc | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (106,730 Franc) | 95,000 Franc | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (10,245 Franc) | 4,166 Franc | + 146% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (2,714 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 35% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Senegal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (38,932 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (18,562 Franc) | 45,000 Franc | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (81,303 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (83,083 Franc) | 55,000 Franc | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 48% cheaper than in Senegal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (14,238,911 Franc) | 16,872,000 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (889 Franc) | 1,039 Franc | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (67,842 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 13% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (1,856 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (6,596 Franc) | 7,301 Franc | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (29,492 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (5,409 Franc) | 3,160 Franc | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (2,449 Franc) | 2,847 Franc | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (5,916 Franc) | 1,944 Franc | + 204% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (3,246 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (4,289 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (9,208 Franc) | 10,872 Franc | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Senegal | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Senegal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (30,340 Franc) | 21,370 Franc | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (11,420 Franc) | 14,000 Franc | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 12,000 Franc | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (49,279 Franc) | 37,580 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (6,784 Franc) | 4,726 Franc | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (3,807 Franc) | 2,242 Franc | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (1,555 Franc) | 2,222 Franc | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (375,161 Franc) | 750,000 Franc | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (170 Franc) | 85 Franc | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (40,590 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (7,202 Franc) | 709 Franc | + 916% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 156 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 16% cheaper than in Senegal
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