Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 204% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 204% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (89TL) | 38TL | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (62TL) | 25TL | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (26TL) | 13TL | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (11TL) | 4.92TL | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (27TL) | 12TL | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (44TL) | 5.01TL | + 776% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (91TL) | 22TL | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (38TL) | 5.12TL | + 641% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (18TL) | 3.56TL | + 417% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (31TL) | 12TL | + 159% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (84TL) | 72TL | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.83 (24TL) | 5.52TL | + 332% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (13TL) | 2.23TL | + 494% | |
| Housing | + 247% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 247% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (12,790TL) | 3,414TL | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (6,087TL) | 2,105TL | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 464 (1,896TL) | 505TL | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (6,980TL) | 2,271TL | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (3,282TL) | 1,420TL | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (1,976TL) | 438TL | + 351% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (368TL) | 68TL | + 444% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (1,985TL) | 2,455TL | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (1,399TL) | 593TL | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (58TL) | 33TL | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (56TL) | 26TL | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 156% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 143 (585TL) | 254TL | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (431TL) | 175TL | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (1,022TL) | 408TL | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (1,230TL) | 312TL | + 295% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (207,422TL) | 185,959TL | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.88 (8TL) | 7TL | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 60 (245TL) | 189TL | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 144% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (75TL) | 18TL | + 320% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (134TL) | 25TL | + 444% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (204TL) | 219TL | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (40TL) | 22TL | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (39TL) | 19TL | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (63TL) | 18TL | + 252% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (23TL) | 9TL | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (35TL) | 17TL | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (126TL) | 36TL | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 232% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 232% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (403TL) | 100TL | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (112TL) | 47TL | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 171TL | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (600TL) | 257TL | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (58TL) | 50TL | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (32TL) | 15TL | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (27TL) | 22TL | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (6,133TL) | 3,042TL | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (8TL) | 0.71TL | + 1053% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 84 (345TL) | 182TL | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (46TL) | 18TL | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,799 prices entered by 657 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 150% more expensive than in Turkey
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