Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (£11) | £15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (£9) | £8 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (£2.79) | £3.96 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (£1.50) | £1.09 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (£2.73) | £3.70 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (£3.00) | £2.53 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (£7) | £4.82 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (£3.22) | £2.15 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (£2.79) | £0.92 | + 203% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (£2.61) | £2.10 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (£29) | £10 | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (£3.36) | £2.23 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (£0.86) | £1.06 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (£750) | £2,764 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (£386) | £2,036 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (£235) | £188 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (£429) | £1,781 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (£322) | £1,282 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (£78) | £136 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (£39) | £27 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (£297) | £264 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (£135) | £90 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (£13) | £7 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (£6) | £14 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (£49) | £73 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (£23) | £35 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (£103) | £83 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (£105) | £84 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (£18,003) | £28,289 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (£1.29) | £1.43 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (£86) | £107 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (£2.35) | £3.64 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (£8) | £8 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (£37) | £72 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (£7) | £3.91 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (£3.10) | £1.93 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (£7) | £4.20 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (£4.10) | £2.22 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (£5.42) | £1.90 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (£12) | £15 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (£38) | £40 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (£14) | £23 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £116 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (£62) | £66 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (£8) | £11 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (£4.81) | £3.72 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (£1.97) | £5.93 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (£0.22) | £0.10 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (£51) | £41 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (£9) | £15 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,041 prices entered by 448 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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