Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Bahamas
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 24% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (B$13) | B$20 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (B$9) | B$9 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (B$4.18) | B$6 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (B$1.56) | B$3.93 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (B$3.34) | B$5.33 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (B$2.63) | B$4.07 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (B$7) | B$5.04 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (B$4.97) | B$5.45 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (B$2.01) | B$4.34 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (B$5.89) | B$3.00 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (B$9) | B$17 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (B$3.33) | B$4.64 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (B$2.36) | B$3.38 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 25% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (B$2,237) | B$2,878 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (B$914) | B$1,697 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (B$202) | B$355 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (B$1,409) | B$2,091 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (B$503) | B$754 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (B$295) | B$219 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (B$38) | B$49 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (B$345) | B$716 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (B$270) | B$256 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (B$10) | B$11 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (B$6) | B$12 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 37% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (B$68) | B$100 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (B$55) | B$100 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (B$101) | B$150 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (B$136) | B$110 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (B$27,696) | B$41,135 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (B$1.03) | B$1.23 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (B$61) | B$56 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 34% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (B$5.37) | B$5.71 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (B$18) | B$23 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (B$29) | B$110 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (B$8) | B$8 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (B$3.96) | B$5.44 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (B$5.84) | B$7 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (B$3.23) | B$4.35 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (B$3.08) | B$3.46 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (B$19) | B$28 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 47% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (B$39) | B$70 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (B$18) | B$60 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | B$43 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (B$75) | B$150 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (B$9) | B$20 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (B$3.89) | B$4.88 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (B$4.00) | B$6.00 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (B$616) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (B$0.28) | B$0.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (B$61) | B$99 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (B$7) | B$12 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 145 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Bahamas
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