Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 159% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (£74) | £12 | + 509% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (£6) | £6 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (£3.94) | £3.55 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (£1.48) | £0.92 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (£2.95) | £2.76 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (£2.32) | £2.20 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (£14) | £3.96 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (£4.39) | £2.07 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (£1.78) | £0.84 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (£1.48) | £1.95 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (£9) | £9 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (£4.92) | £2.00 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (£1.48) | £1.06 | + 40% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (£295) | £1,945 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (£394) | £1,442 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (£590) | £183 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (£492) | £1,292 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (£394) | £893 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (£79) | £160 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (£48) | £25 | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (£394) | £301 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (£49) | £111 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (£9) | £7 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (£5.74) | £13 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (£64) | £67 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (£30) | £33 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (£89) | £77 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (£120) | £73 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (£24,454) | £22,680 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (£1.29) | £1.70 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £82 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (£4.74) | £3.94 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (£15) | £9 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (£25) | £84 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (£8) | £2.92 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (£3.33) | £1.57 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (£8) | £3.87 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (£2.95) | £2.11 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (£4.92) | £1.58 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (£12) | £13 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (£49) | £35 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (£20) | £21 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £112 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (£69) | £60 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (£7) | £9 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (£3.44) | £3.16 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (£1.48) | £4.98 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (£544) | £508 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (£0.25) | £0.15 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (£49) | £37 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (£7) | £12 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,416 prices entered by 674 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 06, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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