Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 27% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (151 kr) | 145 kr | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (128 kr) | 101 kr | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (39 kr) | 68 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (21 kr) | 16 kr | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (38 kr) | 41 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (42 kr) | 36 kr | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (105 kr) | 56 kr | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (45 kr) | 31 kr | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (39 kr) | 19 kr | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (37 kr) | 20 kr | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (402 kr) | 116 kr | + 247% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (47 kr) | 25 kr | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (12 kr) | 17 kr | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (10,578 kr) | 21,059 kr | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (5,443 kr) | 14,231 kr | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (3,316 kr) | 755 kr | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (6,047 kr) | 14,444 kr | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (4,536 kr) | 10,113 kr | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (1,095 kr) | 341 kr | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (555 kr) | 284 kr | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (4,181 kr) | 3,898 kr | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (1,903 kr) | 1,184 kr | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (183 kr) | 59 kr | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (91 kr) | 313 kr | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (694 kr) | 970 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (331 kr) | 442 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (1,449 kr) | 1,141 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (1,481 kr) | 1,310 kr | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (253,854 kr) | 336,675 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (18 kr) | 18 kr | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (1,209 kr) | 883 kr | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 20% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (33 kr) | 73 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (118 kr) | 196 kr | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (526 kr) | 309 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (96 kr) | 131 kr | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (44 kr) | 90 kr | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (105 kr) | 85 kr | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (58 kr) | 57 kr | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (76 kr) | 29 kr | + 166% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (164 kr) | 396 kr | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (541 kr) | 421 kr | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (204 kr) | 312 kr | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 639 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (879 kr) | 935 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (115 kr) | 220 kr | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (68 kr) | 48 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (28 kr) | 66 kr | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,355 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (3.03 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (724 kr) | 470 kr | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (128 kr) | 72 kr | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 789 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Sweden
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