Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Turkey
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Food | + 205% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 205% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (102TL) | 40TL | + 157% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (70TL) | 27TL | + 154% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (34TL) | 14TL | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (13TL) | 5.71TL | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (27TL) | 14TL | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (21TL) | 5.63TL | + 279% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (53TL) | 24TL | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (40TL) | 5.96TL | + 576% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (16TL) | 3.12TL | + 422% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (48TL) | 13TL | + 265% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (74TL) | 81TL | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (27TL) | 7TL | + 308% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (19TL) | 2.42TL | + 690% | |
Housing | + 291% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 291% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (18,132TL) | 3,861TL | + 370% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (7,408TL) | 2,254TL | + 229% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (1,641TL) | 563TL | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (11,423TL) | 2,767TL | + 313% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (4,079TL) | 1,519TL | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (2,392TL) | 423TL | + 465% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (311TL) | 73TL | + 326% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (2,793TL) | 2,437TL | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (2,192TL) | 780TL | + 181% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (80TL) | 36TL | + 123% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (53TL) | 28TL | + 91% | |
Clothes | + 122% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 122% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (554TL) | 242TL | + 129% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (446TL) | 202TL | + 120% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (820TL) | 489TL | + 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (1,106TL) | 358TL | + 209% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (224,468TL) | 235,100TL | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (8TL) | 7TL | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (493TL) | 227TL | + 117% | |
Personal Care | + 108% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 108% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (44TL) | 24TL | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (148TL) | 29TL | + 418% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (236TL) | 214TL | + 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (65TL) | 28TL | + 134% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (32TL) | 21TL | + 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (47TL) | 20TL | + 139% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (26TL) | 10TL | + 170% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (25TL) | 19TL | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (158TL) | 44TL | + 260% | |
Entertainment | + 101% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 101% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (315TL) | 120TL | + 163% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (142TL) | 47TL | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 196TL | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (609TL) | 315TL | + 94% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (74TL) | 55TL | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (31TL) | 17TL | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (32TL) | 24TL | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (4,994TL) | 4,097TL | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (2.27TL) | 0.73TL | + 210% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (491TL) | 190TL | + 159% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (59TL) | 19TL | + 217% | |
TOTAL | + 142% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 142% more expensive than in Turkey
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