Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Barbados
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (81 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (24 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (12 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (3.92 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (11 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (8 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (20 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (17 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (7 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (7 Bds$) | 5.39 Bds$ | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (74 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (9 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (3.40 Bds$) | 4.76 Bds$ | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 38% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (2,801 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (986 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (614 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (1,712 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (778 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (203 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (103 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (775 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (353 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (34 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (9 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 62% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (129 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (61 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (269 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (274 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Barbados | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (47,028 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (2.94 Bds$) | 4.15 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (224 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (6 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (22 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (97 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (18 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (8 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (20 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (11 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (14 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (30 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (100 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (38 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 110 Bds$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (163 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (22 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (13 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (5.13 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (1,239 Bds$) | 1,600 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.56 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (134 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (24 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 135 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1.120
BBD
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in Barbados
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