Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 ($13) | $15 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 ($9) | $8 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 ($4.17) | $4.25 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 ($1.56) | $0.88 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 ($3.33) | $2.94 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 ($2.62) | $4.11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 ($7) | $6 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 ($4.96) | $3.31 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 ($2.01) | $1.68 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 ($5.87) | $3.31 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 ($9) | $14 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 ($3.32) | $1.99 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 ($2.36) | $2.06 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 ($2,233) | $2,212 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 ($912) | $1,545 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 ($202) | $178 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 ($1,407) | $1,534 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 ($502) | $1,114 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 ($295) | $113 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 ($38) | $50 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 ($344) | $271 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 ($270) | $128 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 ($10) | $11 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 ($6) | $22 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 ($68) | $47 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 ($55) | $43 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 ($101) | $87 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($136) | $109 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 ($27,642) | $23,574 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 ($1.03) | $0.64 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 ($61) | $74 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 ($5.36) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 ($18) | $16 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 ($29) | $112 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 ($8) | $7 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($3.95) | $3.47 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 ($5.83) | $4.93 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 ($3.23) | $3.64 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 ($3.07) | $1.82 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 ($19) | $22 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 ($39) | $46 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 ($17) | $25 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 ($75) | $80 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 ($3.88) | $5.04 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 ($4.00) | $5.84 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 ($615) | $421 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($0.28) | $0.51 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 ($60) | $49 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,112 prices entered by 4,195 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.556
USD
/
ANG
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in United States
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Andorra is 6% more expensive than in United States
- Cost of living in Albania is 49% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 7% more expensive than in United States
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in United States
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in United States
- Cost of living in Armenia is 68% cheaper than in United States
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in United States