Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Slovakia
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Food | + 122% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 122% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Slovakia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (€37) | €10 | + 282% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €6 | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.39) | €4.00 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.79) | €0.73 | + 145% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.13) | €3.01 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.58) | €9 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €5.99 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €1.16 | + 564% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.33) | €1.05 | + 217% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.11) | €0.85 | + 268% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€34) | €7 | + 424% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.01) | €1.43 | + 181% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.56) | €0.86 | + 82% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Slovakia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,280) | €997 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€451) | €635 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€281) | €200 | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€782) | €835 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€356) | €501 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€93) | €67 | + 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€47) | €11 | + 325% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€354) | €344 | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€161) | €169 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €19 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.10) | €12 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 43% cheaper than in Slovakia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Slovakia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€59) | €81 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €80 | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€123) | €100 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€125) | €80 | + 57% | |
Transportation | + 83% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 83% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Slovakia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,497) | €24,454 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.34) | €1.70 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€102) | €33 | + 211% | |
Personal Care | + 43% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 43% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Slovakia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.80) | €8 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €4.79 | + 108% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€45) | €50 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €2.44 | + 235% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.70) | €3.76 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €2.91 | + 207% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.90) | €1.46 | + 237% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €2.08 | + 211% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €21 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | + 71% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 71% more expensive than in Slovakia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Slovakia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€46) | €27 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €23 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €162 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€74) | €46 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.75) | €2.19 | + 163% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.35) | €2.00 | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€566) | €293 | + 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.11 | + 135% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€61) | €30 | + 104% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €4.74 | + 129% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 13, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 58% more expensive than in Slovakia
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