Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (CHF 11) | CHF 26 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (CHF 3.24) | CHF 11 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (CHF 1.43) | CHF 1.57 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.33) | CHF 8 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (CHF 5.47) | CHF 3.82 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (CHF 11) | CHF 11 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (CHF 4.73) | CHF 3.60 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (CHF 2.30) | CHF 2.75 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 2.12 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.83 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 2.47 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.34 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 37% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (CHF 1,595) | CHF 2,943 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (CHF 759) | CHF 2,074 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 464 (CHF 236) | CHF 172 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (CHF 870) | CHF 1,647 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (CHF 409) | CHF 1,220 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (CHF 246) | CHF 116 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (CHF 46) | CHF 40 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (CHF 247) | CHF 525 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (CHF 174) | CHF 112 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (CHF 7) | CHF 31 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 15% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 143 (CHF 73) | CHF 114 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (CHF 54) | CHF 57 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (CHF 127) | CHF 129 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (CHF 153) | CHF 189 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (CHF 25,865) | CHF 33,794 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.88 (CHF 0.96) | CHF 1.57 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 60 (CHF 31) | CHF 77 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (CHF 17) | CHF 45 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (CHF 25) | CHF 97 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (CHF 5.02) | CHF 5.20 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (CHF 4.89) | CHF 3.96 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (CHF 8) | CHF 4.42 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (CHF 2.86) | CHF 3.46 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (CHF 4.36) | CHF 3.81 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (CHF 16) | CHF 36 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (CHF 50) | CHF 76 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (CHF 14) | CHF 37 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 120 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (CHF 75) | CHF 113 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (CHF 3.95) | CHF 5.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.40) | CHF 7 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (CHF 765) | CHF 478 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 0.37 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 84 (CHF 43) | CHF 98 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (CHF 5.79) | CHF 8 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,362 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 12, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland
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