Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (C$16) | C$19 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (C$5.33) | C$7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (C$1.99) | C$2.26 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (C$4.26) | C$3.89 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (C$3.35) | C$4.81 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (C$8) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (C$6) | C$3.89 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (C$2.57) | C$2.51 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (C$8) | C$3.16 | + 137% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (C$12) | C$18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (C$4.24) | C$2.30 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (C$3.01) | C$2.05 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (C$2,852) | C$2,069 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (C$1,165) | C$1,564 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (C$258) | C$170 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (C$1,797) | C$1,611 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (C$642) | C$1,119 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (C$376) | C$110 | + 241% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (C$49) | C$53 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (C$439) | C$367 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (C$345) | C$165 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (C$13) | C$11 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (C$8) | C$23 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 34% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (C$87) | C$73 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (C$70) | C$48 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (C$129) | C$110 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (C$174) | C$142 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (C$35,303) | C$25,258 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (C$1.31) | C$1.11 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (C$78) | C$111 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$11 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (C$23) | C$17 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (C$37) | C$81 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (C$10) | C$9 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (C$5.05) | C$4.96 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$5.52 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (C$4.12) | C$3.17 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (C$3.93) | C$2.65 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (C$25) | C$25 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (C$50) | C$55 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (C$22) | C$28 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$152 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (C$96) | C$95 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (C$12) | C$12 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (C$4.95) | C$4.86 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (C$5.10) | C$7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (C$785) | C$565 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (C$0.36) | C$0.52 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (C$77) | C$56 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (C$9) | C$15 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,639 prices entered by 1,125 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Canada
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