- 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$22) | C$14 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 14 (C$10) | C$8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (C$4.90) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 4.83 (C$3.44) | C$2.38 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (C$4.99) | C$4.08 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (C$4.86) | C$2.62 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 7 (C$5.12) | C$3.73 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.37 (C$3.82) | C$2.90 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.57 (C$2.54) | C$2.89 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$16 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 5.57 (C$3.96) | C$2.31 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.45 (C$2.45) | C$1.76 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 2,454 (C$1,746) | C$1,186 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,683 (C$1,198) | C$982 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 524 (C$373) | C$117 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 1,503 (C$1,070) | C$919 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,126 (C$801) | C$695 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 224 (C$159) | C$64 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 128 (C$91) | C$39 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 529 (C$376) | C$392 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 345 (C$246) | C$111 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 20 (C$14) | C$10 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 11 (C$8) | C$26 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 115% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 142 (C$101) | C$61 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 149 (C$106) | C$41 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 186 (C$132) | C$95 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 224 (C$159) | C$87 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 32,285 (C$22,977) | C$22,684 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.11 (C$1.51) | C$1.19 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 158 (C$112) | C$47 | + 136% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 32% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 58 (C$41) | C$8 | + 424% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 27 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 42 (C$30) | C$85 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 12 (C$9) | C$3.90 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.55 (C$3.24) | C$3.21 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 6 (C$4.54) | C$2.46 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 26 (C$18) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 26% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 81 (C$58) | C$43 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 35 (C$25) | C$27 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 70 (C$50) | C$84 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 155 (C$110) | C$93 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (C$11) | C$9 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (C$5.32) | C$5.44 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 (C$4.51) | C$5.57 | - 19% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ƒ 350 (C$249) | C$141 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.32 (C$0.94) | C$2.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (C$57) | C$34 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 207 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,377
(ƒ 6,150)
in Willemstad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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