Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Sweden
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Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 81% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (421 kr) | 139 kr | + 202% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (123 kr) | 100 kr | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (61 kr) | 70 kr | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (20 kr) | 16 kr | + 29% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (58 kr) | 44 kr | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (41 kr) | 41 kr | - 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (101 kr) | 57 kr | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (87 kr) | 30 kr | + 191% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (38 kr) | 15 kr | + 158% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (35 kr) | 20 kr | + 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (386 kr) | 118 kr | + 229% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (46 kr) | 23 kr | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (18 kr) | 16 kr | + 7% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (14,535 kr) | 21,635 kr | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (5,115 kr) | 15,446 kr | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (3,188 kr) | 2,669 kr | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (8,883 kr) | 14,069 kr | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (4,038 kr) | 9,849 kr | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (1,053 kr) | 481 kr | + 119% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (534 kr) | 333 kr | + 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (4,020 kr) | 4,304 kr | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (1,829 kr) | 1,400 kr | + 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (176 kr) | 97 kr | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (47 kr) | 244 kr | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 15% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (667 kr) | 883 kr | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (318 kr) | 442 kr | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (1,394 kr) | 1,029 kr | + 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (1,424 kr) | 1,506 kr | - 5% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 9% 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 (244,059 kr) | 346,872 kr | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (15 kr) | 20 kr | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (1,163 kr) | 918 kr | + 27% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (32 kr) | 70 kr | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (113 kr) | 211 kr | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (505 kr) | 252 kr | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (93 kr) | 37 kr | + 150% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (42 kr) | 34 kr | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (101 kr) | 37 kr | + 172% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (56 kr) | 32 kr | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (74 kr) | 19 kr | + 281% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (158 kr) | 315 kr | - 50% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (520 kr) | 498 kr | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (196 kr) | 315 kr | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,140 kr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (845 kr) | 901 kr | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (116 kr) | 144 kr | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (65 kr) | 44 kr | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (27 kr) | 76 kr | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (6,430 kr) | 7,556 kr | - 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (2.92 kr) | 1.96 kr | + 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (696 kr) | 436 kr | + 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (123 kr) | 69 kr | + 78% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Sweden
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