Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 69% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (AU$63) | AU$23 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (AU$18) | AU$15 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (AU$3.03) | AU$1.94 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (AU$15) | AU$10 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (AU$13) | AU$5.03 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (AU$5.62) | AU$3.67 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (AU$5.25) | AU$6 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (AU$57) | AU$20 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (AU$7) | AU$3.67 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (AU$2.63) | AU$3.04 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (AU$2,161) | AU$3,871 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (AU$761) | AU$2,594 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (AU$474) | AU$219 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (AU$1,321) | AU$2,355 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (AU$600) | AU$1,942 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (AU$157) | AU$163 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (AU$79) | AU$71 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (AU$598) | AU$535 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (AU$272) | AU$248 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (AU$26) | AU$17 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (AU$7) | AU$42 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (AU$99) | AU$125 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (AU$47) | AU$81 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (AU$207) | AU$174 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (AU$212) | AU$191 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (AU$36,290) | AU$35,831 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (AU$2.27) | AU$1.99 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (AU$173) | AU$160 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (AU$4.73) | AU$8 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (AU$17) | AU$24 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (AU$75) | AU$83 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (AU$14) | AU$7 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (AU$6) | AU$5.15 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (AU$15) | AU$7 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (AU$8) | AU$4.19 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (AU$11) | AU$4.66 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (AU$23) | AU$32 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 8% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (AU$77) | AU$66 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (AU$29) | AU$42 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$292 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (AU$126) | AU$120 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (AU$17) | AU$20 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (AU$10) | AU$5.31 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (AU$3.96) | AU$11 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (AU$956) | AU$883 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (AU$0.43) | AU$0.50 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (AU$103) | AU$75 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (AU$18) | AU$41 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,866 prices entered by 397 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.865
AUD
/
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Australia
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