Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Austria
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€12) | €16 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €11 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.26) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.75) | €1.39 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.00) | €4.68 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.50) | €3.81 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€7) | €2.29 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.25) | €2.37 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.03) | €1.16 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€33) | €7 | + 346% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€3.91) | €3.17 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.52) | €2.73 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 32% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,250 (€624) | €1,657 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€440) | €1,133 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€274) | €229 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€763) | €970 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€347) | €682 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€90) | €112 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€46) | €29 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€345) | €482 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€157) | €114 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €13 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.00) | €19 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€57) | €91 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€27) | €37 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€120) | €102 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€122) | €104 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 56% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€20,972) | €27,495 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.50) | €1.70 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€100) | €46 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.73) | €15 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€43) | €122 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €5.00 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.61) | €3.29 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.78 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.78) | €1.91 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €2.63 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €23 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€45) | €42 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €22 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €270 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€73) | €63 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€9) | €12 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.61) | €3.75 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.29) | €5.33 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €538 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.25) | €0.10 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€60) | €39 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €6 | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 224 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 31, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 8% more expensive than in Austria
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