Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Australia
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (AU$21) | AU$23 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (AU$18) | AU$15 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (AU$2.98) | AU$2.04 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (AU$5.96) | AU$6 | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (AU$15) | AU$10 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (AU$13) | AU$5.14 | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (AU$5.54) | AU$3.62 | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (AU$5.17) | AU$7 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (AU$57) | AU$21 | + 176% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (AU$7) | AU$3.70 | + 81% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (AU$2.59) | AU$3.35 | - 23% | |
Housing | - 48% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (AU$2,129) | AU$4,709 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (AU$749) | AU$3,109 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (AU$467) | AU$214 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (AU$1,301) | AU$2,788 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (AU$592) | AU$2,151 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (AU$154) | AU$174 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (AU$78) | AU$76 | + 3% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (AU$589) | AU$793 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (AU$268) | AU$288 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (AU$26) | AU$18 | + 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (AU$7) | AU$48 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 30% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (AU$98) | AU$129 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (AU$47) | AU$95 | - 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (AU$204) | AU$179 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (AU$209) | AU$209 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (AU$35,755) | AU$38,866 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (AU$2.56) | AU$1.99 | + 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (AU$170) | AU$185 | - 8% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (AU$4.66) | AU$7 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (AU$17) | AU$19 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (AU$74) | AU$81 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (AU$6) | AU$5.56 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (AU$15) | AU$9 | + 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (AU$8) | AU$4.36 | + 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (AU$11) | AU$5.30 | + 103% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (AU$23) | AU$36 | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 27% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (AU$76) | AU$68 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (AU$29) | AU$46 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$262 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (AU$124) | AU$127 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (AU$16) | AU$21 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (AU$10) | AU$5.10 | + 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (AU$3.90) | AU$11 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$1,070 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (AU$0.43) | AU$0.95 | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (AU$102) | AU$92 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (AU$18) | AU$43 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,789 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in Australia
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