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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$17 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (C$15) | C$10 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6.00 (C$4.30) | C$7 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (C$2.56) | C$2.41 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (C$4.19) | C$3.90 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$3.76 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (C$2.15) | C$3.88 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (C$5.74) | C$2.43 | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (C$5.74) | C$3.31 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (C$10) | C$18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (C$5.38) | C$2.37 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (C$0.72) | C$2.16 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 93% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$2,085 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (C$2,152) | C$1,639 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (C$574) | C$147 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (C$5,739) | C$1,539 | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (C$1,076) | C$1,141 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (C$170) | C$102 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (C$143) | C$52 | + 174% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (C$717) | C$452 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (C$292) | C$154 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (C$13) | C$11 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (C$9) | C$23 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 697% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 697% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (C$430) | C$70 | + 514% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (C$574) | C$55 | + 950% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (C$215) | C$113 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (C$574) | C$137 | + 318% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (C$17,218) | C$23,960 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$1.32 | + 445% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 120 (C$86) | C$109 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (C$18) | C$11 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (C$14) | C$21 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (C$54) | C$94 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (C$6) | C$4.80 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (C$5.02) | C$5.55 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (C$1.08) | C$2.80 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (C$1.43) | C$2.41 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$24 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (C$15) | C$52 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (C$26) | C$27 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (C$36) | C$158 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (C$54) | C$94 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (C$22) | C$11 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (C$12) | C$5.02 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (C$5.38) | C$7 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$573 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (C$0.93) | C$0.46 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (C$57) | C$55 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$14 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,187 prices entered by 3,139 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 57% more expensive than in Canada
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