Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Botswana
Currency:
| Food | + 232% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 232% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (P549) | P89 | + 516% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (P161) | P70 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (P80) | P26 | + 206% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (P27) | P21 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (P76) | P36 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (P53) | P20 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (P132) | P42 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (P114) | P17 | + 576% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (P49) | P27 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (P46) | P23 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (P504) | P77 | + 555% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (P59) | P23 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (P23) | P14 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 70% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (P18,950) | P5,000 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (P6,668) | P7,000 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (P4,156) | P639 | + 550% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (P11,580) | P9,000 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (P5,264) | P7,500 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (P1,373) | P483 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (P696) | P531 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (P5,241) | P3,782 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (P2,385) | P1,578 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (P229) | P76 | + 203% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (P61) | P50 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 45% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Botswana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (P870) | P461 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (P415) | P336 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (P1,817) | P959 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (P1,857) | P1,513 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (P318,186) | P200,000 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (P20) | P16 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (P1,516) | P1,000 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 107% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (P41) | P150 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (P147) | P70 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (P659) | P209 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (P121) | P28 | + 331% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (P55) | P29 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (P132) | P35 | + 280% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (P73) | P31 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (P96) | P20 | + 379% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (P206) | P89 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 116% more expensive than in Botswana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Botswana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (P678) | P270 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (P255) | P261 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | P250 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (P1,101) | P256 | + 329% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (P152) | P51 | + 196% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (P85) | P37 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (P35) | P28 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (P8,383) | P800 | + 948% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (P3.80) | P2.52 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (P907) | P509 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (P161) | P55 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 206 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 93% more expensive than in Botswana
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