Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Uruguay
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 ($U560) | $U724 | - 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 ($U475) | $U503 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 ($U236) | $U209 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 ($U79) | $U47 | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 ($U224) | $U191 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 ($U157) | $U143 | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 ($U390) | $U314 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 ($U336) | $U112 | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 ($U146) | $U76 | + 92% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 ($U136) | $U92 | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 ($U1,490) | $U450 | + 231% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 ($U176) | $U149 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 ($U68) | $U83 | - 18% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,250 ($U28,024) | $U51,645 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 ($U19,722) | $U29,981 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 ($U12,292) | $U4,496 | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 ($U34,251) | $U33,373 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 ($U15,569) | $U21,627 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 ($U4,060) | $U3,779 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 ($U2,059) | $U1,143 | + 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 ($U15,501) | $U13,757 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 ($U7,054) | $U5,178 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 ($U677) | $U303 | + 123% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 ($U179) | $U344 | - 48% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 ($U2,573) | $U4,139 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 ($U1,227) | $U2,107 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 ($U5,374) | $U4,963 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($U5,491) | $U4,564 | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 39% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 ($U941,093) | $U1,133,520 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 ($U67) | $U76 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 ($U4,484) | $U2,578 | + 74% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 ($U123) | $U281 | - 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 ($U436) | $U723 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 ($U1,949) | $U2,596 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 ($U357) | $U191 | + 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($U162) | $U157 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($U391) | $U311 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 ($U215) | $U110 | + 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 ($U283) | $U135 | + 109% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 ($U609) | $U563 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 ($U2,005) | $U1,521 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 ($U755) | $U647 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U1,067 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 ($U3,257) | $U2,942 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 ($U426) | $U358 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 ($U252) | $U236 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 ($U103) | $U180 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $U49,696 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($U11) | $U13 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 ($U2,683) | $U2,557 | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 ($U476) | $U214 | + 122% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,069 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Uruguay
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