Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 60% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (€38) | €15 | + 156% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €10 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.50) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.83) | €1.48 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.24) | €5.45 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.66) | €3.77 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €2.22 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.40) | €2.38 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.18) | €1.20 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€35) | €7 | + 401% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.10) | €2.92 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.59) | €2.03 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 15% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,307) | €1,616 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€460) | €1,124 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€287) | €268 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€799) | €946 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€363) | €675 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€95) | €110 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€48) | €29 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€362) | €411 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€165) | €114 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €11 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.18) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€60) | €90 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€29) | €40 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€125) | €83 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€128) | €102 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 54% 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 (€21,953) | €27,674 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.37) | €1.72 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€105) | €48 | + 116% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 8% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.86) | €9 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€45) | €130 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €5.00 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.78) | €2.99 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.36 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€5.00) | €2.17 | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €2.09 | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €19 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€47) | €39 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€18) | €22 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €64 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€76) | €62 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€10) | €10 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.87) | €3.68 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.40) | €3.85 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€578) | €495 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.04 | + 556% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€63) | €31 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €6 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 626 prices entered by 84 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Austria
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