- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Canada
- Willemstad
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 28 (C$20) | C$15 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (C$4.98) | C$5.69 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.09 (C$2.97) | C$2.05 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (C$4.79) | C$4.81 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 5.76 (C$4.17) | C$2.90 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (C$9) | C$10 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 7 (C$4.84) | C$4.00 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.23 (C$3.79) | C$3.34 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.01 (C$2.91) | C$3.36 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$16 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 5.76 (C$4.17) | C$2.41 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.13 (C$2.27) | C$2.01 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 2,133 (C$1,545) | C$1,651 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,414 (C$1,024) | C$1,142 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 564 (C$409) | C$102 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 1,470 (C$1,065) | C$1,038 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 967 (C$701) | C$779 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 224 (C$162) | C$66 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 121 (C$88) | C$39 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 621 (C$450) | C$351 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 345 (C$250) | C$86 | + 190% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 20 (C$15) | C$9 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 11 (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 260% | |||
| Clothes in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 260% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 155 (C$113) | C$59 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 281 (C$204) | C$40 | + 405% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 202 (C$146) | C$93 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 236 (C$171) | C$92 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 30,224 (C$21,893) | C$22,749 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.21 (C$1.60) | C$1.27 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 158 (C$114) | C$65 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 42 (C$31) | C$8 | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 23 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 44 (C$32) | C$96 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 11 (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 8 (C$5.97) | C$3.72 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 9 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 135% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.18 (C$3.03) | C$3.09 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.30 (C$3.84) | C$2.46 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 24 (C$17) | C$19 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 72 (C$52) | C$46 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 35 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 63 (C$46) | C$101 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 138 (C$100) | C$85 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (C$12) | C$8 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (C$5.80) | C$5.34 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 (C$4.42) | C$5.67 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.32 (C$0.96) | C$1.04 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (C$58) | C$35 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 292 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,903
(ƒ 9,530)
in Willemstad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,400
in Abbotsford.
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