Cost of living in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is about the same as in Lexington, Kentucky (United States)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 8% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Willemstad | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 29 ($16) | $15 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 18 ($10) | $9 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 9 ($4.85) | $5.28 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.31 ($1.83) | $0.96 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 ($4.02) | $3.98 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 5.81 ($3.22) | $4.97 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 15 ($8) | $11 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 ($4.48) | $4.70 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.48 ($3.04) | $1.76 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 5.20 ($2.88) | $7 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 19 ($10) | $13 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 6 ($3.55) | $1.93 | + 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.76 ($1.53) | $2.01 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 21% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Willemstad | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,931 ($1,071) | $1,617 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,457 ($808) | $1,250 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 463 ($257) | $211 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,188 ($1,213) | $1,115 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 904 ($502) | $893 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 212 ($117) | $180 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 94 ($52) | $57 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 652 ($361) | $292 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 298 ($165) | $114 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 21 ($12) | $12 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 11 ($5.99) | $23 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 26% more expensive than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Willemstad | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 179 ($99) | $58 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 ($55) | $47 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 224 ($124) | $98 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 238 ($132) | $131 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 55% more expensive than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Willemstad | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 34,887 ($19,348) | $27,823 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.29 ($1.27) | $0.92 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 133 ($74) | $31 | + 141% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ƒ 49 ($27) | $22 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 27% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Willemstad | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 13 ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 22 ($12) | $25 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 61 ($34) | $95 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 12 ($7) | $5.78 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 8 ($4.40) | $4.57 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 14 ($8) | $8 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6 ($3.60) | $3.89 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 ($4.78) | $3.07 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 26 ($15) | $21 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 17% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Willemstad | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 81 ($45) | $42 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 ($19) | $26 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 63 ($35) | $241 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 134 ($75) | $89 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 ($10) | $11 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 10 ($5.45) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 ($3.34) | $5.23 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 ($613) | $421 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.08 ($0.60) | $0.84 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 97 ($54) | $48 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 ($8) | $7 | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 244 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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