Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Venezuela
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Food | + 74% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 74% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 ($40) | US $21 | + 89% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 ($12) | US $11 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 ($5.83) | US $3.22 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 ($1.94) | US $2.21 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 ($5.54) | US $2.97 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 ($3.88) | US $1.87 | + 107% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 ($10) | US $3.11 | + 210% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 ($8) | US $5.32 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 ($3.60) | US $2.14 | + 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 ($3.36) | US $1.80 | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 ($37) | US $11 | + 234% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 ($4.34) | US $2.43 | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 ($1.68) | US $1.18 | + 43% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 75% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 ($1,384) | US $792 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 ($487) | US $391 | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 ($304) | US $54 | + 465% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 ($846) | US $491 | + 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 ($384) | US $315 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 ($100) | US $42 | + 138% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 ($51) | US $27 | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 ($383) | US $263 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 ($174) | US $140 | + 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 ($17) | US $8 | + 103% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 ($4.43) | US $10 | - 55% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 ($64) | US $53 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 ($30) | US $30 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 ($133) | US $108 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($136) | US $91 | + 49% | |
Transportation | + 157% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 157% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 ($23,241) | US $25,597 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 ($1.45) | US $0.51 | + 182% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 ($111) | US $29 | + 282% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 32% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 ($3.03) | US $4.51 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 ($11) | US $11 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 ($48) | US $37 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 ($9) | US $4.92 | + 80% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($4.00) | US $4.38 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($10) | US $4.88 | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 ($5.30) | US $2.95 | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 ($7) | US $2.43 | + 188% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 ($15) | US $14 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 61% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 ($50) | US $21 | + 131% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 ($19) | US $8 | + 142% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | US $55 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 ($80) | US $36 | + 123% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 ($11) | US $7 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 ($6) | US $4.01 | + 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 ($2.54) | US $1.63 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 ($612) | US $697 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($0.28) | US $0.18 | + 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 ($66) | US $52 | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 ($12) | US $3.11 | + 278% | |
TOTAL | + 85% |

These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 85% more expensive than in Venezuela
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