Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 173% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 173% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (74KM) | 19KM | + 289% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (22KM) | 12KM | + 87% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (11KM) | 6KM | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (3.58KM) | 2.26KM | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (10KM) | 4.81KM | + 113% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (7KM) | 4.34KM | + 65% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (18KM) | 12KM | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (15KM) | 2.56KM | + 498% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (7KM) | 1.76KM | + 277% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (6KM) | 2.08KM | + 199% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (68KM) | 20KM | + 232% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (8KM) | 3.01KM | + 166% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (3.11KM) | 1.71KM | + 81% | |
Housing | + 93% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 93% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (2,557KM) | 1,016KM | + 152% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (900KM) | 661KM | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (561KM) | 302KM | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (1,563KM) | 705KM | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (710KM) | 487KM | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (185KM) | 196KM | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (94KM) | 30KM | + 216% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (707KM) | 580KM | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (322KM) | 455KM | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (31KM) | 11KM | + 171% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (8KM) | 12KM | - 33% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 15% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (117KM) | 156KM | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (56KM) | 79KM | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (245KM) | 211KM | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (251KM) | 206KM | + 22% | |
Transportation | + 134% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 134% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (42,936KM) | 25,000KM | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (2.68KM) | 2.63KM | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (205KM) | 62KM | + 230% | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (5.60KM) | 27KM | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (20KM) | 10KM | + 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (89KM) | 50KM | + 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (16KM) | 5.70KM | + 186% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (7KM) | 8KM | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (18KM) | 6KM | + 189% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (10KM) | 2.35KM | + 317% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (13KM) | 6KM | + 103% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (28KM) | 11KM | + 142% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 69% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (91KM) | 39KM | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (34KM) | 19KM | + 77% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 45KM | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (149KM) | 81KM | + 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (20KM) | 10KM | + 115% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (11KM) | 3.79KM | + 203% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (4.69KM) | 4.10KM | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (1,131KM) | 924KM | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.51KM) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (122KM) | 57KM | + 113% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (22KM) | 7KM | + 222% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |

These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 107% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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