Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (C$17) | C$18 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$11 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (C$4.43) | C$7 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (C$2.42) | C$2.40 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (C$5.24) | C$3.88 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (C$10) | C$3.90 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (C$22) | C$10 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (C$5.92) | C$3.86 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (C$5.18) | C$2.55 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (C$3.13) | C$3.27 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (C$16) | C$18 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.98 (C$4.43) | C$2.30 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (C$1.94) | C$2.18 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,931 (C$1,430) | C$2,253 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,208 (C$894) | C$1,729 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (C$346) | C$164 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 797 (C$590) | C$1,692 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 624 (C$462) | C$1,206 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (C$183) | C$112 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (C$70) | C$54 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 399 (C$295) | C$430 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (C$168) | C$163 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (C$12) | C$11 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (C$8) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 27% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (C$81) | C$69 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (C$63) | C$52 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (C$185) | C$112 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (C$185) | C$138 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 27% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (C$25,906) | C$25,274 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (C$1.38) | C$1.24 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (C$69) | C$116 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (C$19) | C$11 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$21 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (C$32) | C$84 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 8 (C$5.92) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (C$7) | C$5.12 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (C$12) | C$5.09 | + 145% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (C$3.56) | C$3.00 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (C$7) | C$2.33 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (C$20) | C$24 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 51% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (C$85) | C$54 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (C$22) | C$29 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (C$33) | C$162 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (C$109) | C$98 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (C$9) | C$12 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (C$5.92) | C$4.83 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (C$4.29) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$571 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (C$1.48) | C$0.39 | + 275% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (C$67) | C$58 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (C$8) | C$14 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,637 prices entered by 2,032 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Canada
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