Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 34% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (₩19,415) | ₩9,898 | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (₩16,450) | ₩7,906 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₩5,048) | ₩6,305 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (₩2,718) | ₩2,822 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (₩4,939) | ₩6,053 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₩5,436) | ₩5,127 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (₩13,519) | ₩12,179 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (₩5,824) | ₩9,472 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (₩5,048) | ₩5,179 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (₩4,717) | ₩2,335 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (₩51,613) | ₩18,753 | + 175% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (₩6,085) | ₩2,562 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (₩1,553) | ₩2,580 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 11% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (₩1,358,359) | ₩2,867,710 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (₩698,932) | ₩1,654,760 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (₩425,793) | ₩254,912 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (₩776,591) | ₩1,170,620 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (₩582,444) | ₩659,968 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (₩140,648) | ₩93,596 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (₩71,314) | ₩18,722 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (₩536,940) | ₩313,857 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (₩244,351) | ₩104,553 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (₩23,454) | ₩8,276 | + 183% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (₩11,649) | ₩15,395 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (₩89,132) | ₩74,376 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (₩42,497) | ₩53,261 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (₩186,137) | ₩85,166 | + 119% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (₩190,212) | ₩109,414 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 97% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (₩32,598,897) | ₩32,093,600 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (₩2,330) | ₩1,606 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (₩155,318) | ₩60,044 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (₩4,249) | ₩4,416 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (₩15,101) | ₩6,338 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (₩67,519) | ₩200,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (₩12,382) | ₩13,583 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (₩5,606) | ₩3,854 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (₩13,544) | ₩5,738 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (₩7,430) | ₩5,693 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (₩9,820) | ₩1,924 | + 411% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (₩21,082) | ₩30,857 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 53% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (₩69,462) | ₩26,444 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (₩26,145) | ₩26,662 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩108,720 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (₩112,822) | ₩70,639 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (₩14,755) | ₩9,940 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (₩8,715) | ₩5,473 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (₩3,559) | ₩4,758 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₩576,242 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (₩390) | ₩3,275 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (₩92,928) | ₩59,165 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (₩16,489) | ₩4,507 | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,018 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
776.591
KRW
/
ANG
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in South Korea
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