Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Turkey
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Food | + 290% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 290% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (755TL) | 107TL | + 604% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (221TL) | 94TL | + 135% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (110TL) | 42TL | + 161% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (37TL) | 21TL | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (104TL) | 36TL | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (73TL) | 20TL | + 263% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (182TL) | 71TL | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (156TL) | 16TL | + 851% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (68TL) | 12TL | + 476% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (63TL) | 36TL | + 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (693TL) | 178TL | + 289% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (82TL) | 22TL | + 266% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (32TL) | 9TL | + 263% | |
Housing | + 63% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 63% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (26,079TL) | 18,838TL | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (9,177TL) | 11,860TL | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (5,720TL) | 1,449TL | + 295% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (15,937TL) | 11,728TL | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (7,244TL) | 7,153TL | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (1,889TL) | 2,535TL | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (958TL) | 172TL | + 457% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (7,213TL) | 5,802TL | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (3,282TL) | 2,021TL | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (315TL) | 121TL | + 161% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (83TL) | 127TL | - 34% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (1,197TL) | 914TL | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (571TL) | 631TL | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (2,500TL) | 1,703TL | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (2,555TL) | 1,281TL | + 99% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 73% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (437,890TL) | 796,239TL | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (27TL) | 21TL | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (2,086TL) | 614TL | + 240% | |
Personal Care | + 169% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 169% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (57TL) | 33TL | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (203TL) | 55TL | + 267% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (907TL) | 518TL | + 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (166TL) | 52TL | + 219% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (75TL) | 49TL | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (182TL) | 36TL | + 407% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (100TL) | 28TL | + 261% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (132TL) | 30TL | + 337% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (283TL) | 90TL | + 215% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 117% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (933TL) | 293TL | + 219% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (351TL) | 159TL | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 473TL | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (1,515TL) | 552TL | + 174% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (209TL) | 136TL | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (117TL) | 40TL | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (48TL) | 58TL | - 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (11,537TL) | 10,225TL | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (5.23TL) | 1.43TL | + 267% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (1,248TL) | 539TL | + 132% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (221TL) | 34TL | + 555% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |

These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 108% more expensive than in Turkey
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