- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Canada
- Willemstad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 30 (C$21) | C$14 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 14 (C$10) | C$8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (C$4.78) | C$5.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.83 (C$3.36) | C$2.40 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (C$4.88) | C$4.13 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (C$4.74) | C$2.54 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$9 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 7 (C$5.00) | C$3.55 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.37 (C$3.74) | C$3.02 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.57 (C$2.48) | C$2.26 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 5.57 (C$3.87) | C$2.18 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.45 (C$2.40) | C$1.87 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 2,454 (C$1,706) | C$1,186 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,683 (C$1,170) | C$982 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 524 (C$365) | C$104 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 1,503 (C$1,045) | C$919 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,126 (C$783) | C$695 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 224 (C$156) | C$64 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 128 (C$89) | C$39 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 529 (C$368) | C$393 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 345 (C$240) | C$111 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 20 (C$14) | C$10 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 11 (C$7) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 111% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 142 (C$99) | C$61 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 149 (C$103) | C$41 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 186 (C$129) | C$95 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 224 (C$155) | C$87 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 32,285 (C$22,452) | C$23,851 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.11 (C$1.47) | C$1.19 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 158 (C$110) | C$47 | + 131% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 58 (C$40) | C$7 | + 439% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 27 (C$19) | C$20 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 42 (C$29) | C$85 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$6 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 12 (C$8) | C$2.88 | + 191% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.55 (C$3.17) | C$3.16 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 6 (C$4.44) | C$2.53 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 26 (C$18) | C$19 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 81 (C$57) | C$45 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 35 (C$24) | C$26 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 70 (C$49) | C$84 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 155 (C$108) | C$89 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (C$11) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (C$5.20) | C$5.72 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 (C$4.41) | C$5.43 | - 19% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.32 (C$0.92) | C$1.04 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (C$56) | C$34 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 256 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,972
(ƒ 7,149)
in Willemstad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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