Cost of living in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (C$4.61) | C$5.78 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.64 (C$2.55) | C$1.98 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (C$4.58) | C$4.18 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 5.52 (C$3.86) | C$3.04 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 13 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 7 (C$5.10) | C$4.24 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.01 (C$3.50) | C$3.76 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.26 (C$2.97) | C$3.41 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (C$11) | C$19 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.99 (C$4.18) | C$2.48 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.10 (C$2.17) | C$1.93 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,951 (C$1,362) | C$2,136 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,333 (C$931) | C$1,241 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 495 (C$346) | C$133 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,287 (C$899) | C$1,120 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 904 (C$632) | C$806 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 239 (C$167) | C$66 | + 152% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 102 (C$71) | C$54 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 513 (C$358) | C$311 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 289 (C$202) | C$97 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 19 (C$13) | C$10 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 11 (C$8) | C$25 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 135 (C$95) | C$60 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 124 (C$86) | C$39 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (C$133) | C$98 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 238 (C$166) | C$117 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 33,294 (C$23,256) | C$22,942 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.06 (C$1.44) | C$1.39 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 118 (C$83) | C$67 | + 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ƒ 38 (C$26) | - | - | |
| 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 17 (C$12) | C$8 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 28 (C$19) | C$22 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 45 (C$32) | C$77 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.54 (C$3.17) | C$3.11 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.90 (C$4.12) | C$2.46 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 80 (C$56) | C$52 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 33 (C$23) | C$26 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 100 (C$70) | C$117 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (C$98) | C$96 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (C$11) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (C$5.40) | C$5.42 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 (C$4.32) | C$7 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (C$773) | C$647 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.08 (C$0.76) | C$0.83 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 90 (C$63) | C$35 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (C$8) | C$11 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 125 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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