- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Canada
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 0% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (C$8) | C$18 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (C$16) | C$10 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (C$6) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (C$2.69) | C$2.39 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (C$4.41) | C$4.02 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | C$3.92 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (C$8) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (C$2.27) | C$3.86 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (C$6) | C$2.38 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (C$6) | C$3.49 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (C$10) | C$18 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (C$5.66) | C$2.40 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (C$0.76) | C$2.21 | - 66% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 99% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | C$2,094 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (C$2,265) | C$1,644 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (C$604) | C$152 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (C$6,041) | C$1,605 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (C$1,133) | C$1,179 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (C$179) | C$101 | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (C$151) | C$53 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (C$755) | C$463 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (C$307) | C$155 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (C$13) | C$12 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (C$9) | C$24 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 694% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 694% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (C$453) | C$72 | + 528% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (C$604) | C$58 | + 941% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (C$227) | C$115 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (C$604) | C$136 | + 345% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (C$18,122) | C$22,972 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (C$8) | C$1.31 | + 476% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 120 (C$91) | C$110 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (C$19) | C$10 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (C$15) | C$21 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (C$57) | C$96 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (C$9) | C$8 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (C$7) | C$4.78 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (C$5.29) | C$5.47 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (C$1.13) | C$2.87 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (C$1.51) | C$2.67 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (C$11) | C$25 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 3% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (C$16) | C$54 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (C$27) | C$27 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (C$38) | C$144 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (C$57) | C$98 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (C$23) | C$11 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (C$13) | C$5.00 | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (C$5.66) | C$7 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$599 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (C$0.98) | C$0.44 | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (C$60) | C$61 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (C$8) | C$14 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,025 prices entered by 3,665 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 64% more expensive than in Canada
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