Cost of living in Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 7% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€11) | €15 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.03) | €4.80 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.64 (€1.67) | €1.04 | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (€3.01) | €3.22 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 5.52 (€2.54) | €2.46 | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 13 (€5.87) | €7 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 7 (€3.35) | €2.51 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 5.01 (€2.30) | €1.88 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.26 (€1.96) | €1.27 | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.99 (€2.75) | €2.41 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.10 (€1.42) | €1.65 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 30% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,951 (€895) | €1,740 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,333 (€612) | €1,413 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 495 (€227) | €167 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,287 (€591) | €1,102 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 904 (€415) | €770 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 239 (€110) | €96 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 102 (€47) | €30 | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 513 (€236) | €545 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 289 (€133) | €153 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 19 (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 11 (€5.15) | €14 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 8% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 135 (€62) | €95 | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 124 (€57) | €46 | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 190 (€87) | €125 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 238 (€109) | €164 | - 33% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 39% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 33,294 (€15,285) | €26,204 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.06 (€0.94) | €1.64 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 118 (€54) | €89 | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ƒ 38 (€17) | €22 | - 23% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 17 (€8) | €5.90 | + 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 28 (€13) | €12 | + 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 45 (€21) | €36 | - 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (€4.82) | €4.09 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (€3.97) | €3.21 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.70) | €3.69 | + 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.54 (€2.09) | €1.66 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.90 (€2.71) | €2.38 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€13) | €23 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 4% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 80 (€37) | €45 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 33 (€15) | €24 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 100 (€46) | €94 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (€64) | €73 | - 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (€3.55) | €2.98 | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 6 (€2.84) | €4.40 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€508) | €499 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.08 (€0.50) | €0.19 | + 165% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 90 (€41) | €44 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (€4.95) | €7 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Willemstad (Netherlands Antilles) is 21% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,300 in The Hague you would need to make just about €4,172 (ƒ 9,087) in Willemstad.
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