Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (£9) | £10 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (£6) | £5.86 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (£2.95) | £3.32 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (£1.10) | £0.82 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (£2.36) | £2.48 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (£1.86) | £1.93 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (£4.64) | £4.44 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (£3.51) | £1.95 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (£1.42) | £0.79 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (£4.16) | £1.68 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (£6) | £8 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (£2.35) | £1.95 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (£1.67) | £0.91 | + 84% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (£1,579) | £1,792 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (£645) | £1,080 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (£143) | £145 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (£995) | £1,121 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (£355) | £1,034 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (£208) | £100 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (£27) | £22 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (£243) | £318 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (£191) | £73 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (£7) | £6 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (£4.59) | £12 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (£48) | £69 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (£39) | £33 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (£71) | £77 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (£96) | £75 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (£19,552) | £20,042 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (£0.73) | £1.15 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (£43) | £86 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (£3.79) | £3.27 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (£13) | £9 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (£21) | £82 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (£5.69) | £3.51 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (£2.80) | £1.58 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (£4.13) | £3.20 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (£2.28) | £1.88 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (£2.17) | £1.43 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (£14) | £13 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (£27) | £30 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (£12) | £19 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (£53) | £57 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (£6) | £9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (£2.74) | £3.29 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (£2.83) | £4.60 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (£435) | £428 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (£0.20) | £0.30 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (£43) | £34 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (£5.13) | £12 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,337 prices entered by 886 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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