Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (CHF 3.86) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (CHF 1.44) | CHF 1.59 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (CHF 3.08) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (CHF 2.43) | CHF 3.80 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (CHF 6) | CHF 11 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (CHF 4.59) | CHF 3.85 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (CHF 1.86) | CHF 2.39 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (CHF 5.44) | CHF 2.11 | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (CHF 3.07) | CHF 2.48 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 2.62 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (CHF 2,066) | CHF 2,797 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (CHF 844) | CHF 2,185 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (CHF 187) | CHF 166 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (CHF 1,302) | CHF 1,637 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (CHF 465) | CHF 1,195 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (CHF 273) | CHF 94 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (CHF 35) | CHF 40 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (CHF 318) | CHF 426 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (CHF 250) | CHF 127 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (CHF 6) | CHF 29 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (CHF 63) | CHF 108 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (CHF 51) | CHF 62 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (CHF 93) | CHF 128 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (CHF 126) | CHF 167 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (CHF 25,581) | CHF 27,665 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (CHF 0.95) | CHF 1.48 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (CHF 56) | CHF 87 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 41% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (CHF 4.96) | CHF 16 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (CHF 17) | CHF 24 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (CHF 27) | CHF 98 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 4.74 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (CHF 5.40) | CHF 5.27 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (CHF 2.99) | CHF 3.63 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (CHF 2.85) | CHF 4.67 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (CHF 18) | CHF 39 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (CHF 36) | CHF 75 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (CHF 16) | CHF 35 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 251 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (CHF 69) | CHF 108 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (CHF 8) | CHF 16 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 5.06 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.70) | CHF 7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (CHF 569) | CHF 464 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (CHF 0.26) | CHF 0.33 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (CHF 56) | CHF 103 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,611 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland
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