Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Singapore
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| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 107% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (SGD $115) | SGD $14 | + 704% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (SGD $10) | SGD $9 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (SGD $6) | SGD $5.59 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (SGD $2.29) | SGD $3.38 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (SGD $4.59) | SGD $4.25 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (SGD $3.61) | SGD $3.35 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (SGD $21) | SGD $13 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (SGD $7) | SGD $4.82 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (SGD $2.76) | SGD $2.91 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (SGD $2.29) | SGD $5.04 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (SGD $14) | SGD $31 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (SGD $8) | SGD $2.90 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (SGD $2.29) | SGD $2.40 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 58% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (SGD $459) | SGD $5,704 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (SGD $612) | SGD $3,323 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (SGD $918) | SGD $228 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (SGD $765) | SGD $3,159 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (SGD $612) | SGD $2,218 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (SGD $122) | SGD $137 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (SGD $74) | SGD $45 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (SGD $612) | SGD $717 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (SGD $76) | SGD $263 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (SGD $14) | SGD $12 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (SGD $9) | SGD $20 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (SGD $99) | SGD $97 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (SGD $46) | SGD $53 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (SGD $139) | SGD $139 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (SGD $187) | SGD $146 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 52% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (SGD $38,012) | SGD $132,890 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (SGD $2.00) | SGD $2.68 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | SGD $110 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (SGD $7) | SGD $14 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (SGD $23) | SGD $19 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (SGD $38) | SGD $74 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (SGD $13) | SGD $15 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (SGD $5.18) | SGD $8 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (SGD $13) | SGD $10 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (SGD $4.59) | SGD $3.02 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (SGD $8) | SGD $3.60 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (SGD $19) | SGD $41 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (SGD $76) | SGD $62 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (SGD $31) | SGD $27 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | SGD $77 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (SGD $107) | SGD $96 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (SGD $11) | SGD $21 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (SGD $5.35) | SGD $6 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (SGD $2.29) | SGD $10 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (SGD $846) | SGD $850 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (SGD $0.38) | SGD $0.20 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (SGD $76) | SGD $142 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (SGD $11) | SGD $14 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 673 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 25% cheaper than in Singapore
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