Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Belgium
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 13% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€13) | €20 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €11 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.38) | €5.68 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.79) | €1.40 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.12) | €3.83 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.58) | €2.87 | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €2.48 | + 209% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.33) | €1.89 | + 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.11) | €2.32 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€34) | €8 | + 321% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.01) | €2.77 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.55) | €2.32 | - 33% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 27% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,279) | €1,671 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€450) | €1,445 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€280) | €252 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€782) | €1,032 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€355) | €857 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€93) | €146 | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€47) | €50 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€354) | €539 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€161) | €122 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €9 | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.09) | €10 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€59) | €93 | - 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €42 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€123) | €104 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€125) | €130 | - 3% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 48% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,474) | €31,127 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.53) | €1.74 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€102) | €50 | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.80) | €12 | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€44) | €32 | + 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €5.29 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.69) | €5.14 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.92 | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.89) | €2.08 | + 136% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €4.00 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €24 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Belgium | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Belgium | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€46) | €58 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €26 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €47 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€74) | €85 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€10) | €11 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.74) | €3.61 | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.34) | €5.01 | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €561 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.25 | + 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€61) | €30 | + 102% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €8 | + 33% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Belgium
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