- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Cayman Islands
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Cayman Islands
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (CI$4.67) | CI$17 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (CI$10) | CI$8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (CI$3.78) | CI$5.90 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (CI$1.67) | CI$2.31 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (CI$2.73) | CI$5.09 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CI$5.63 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (CI$4.67) | CI$10 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (CI$1.40) | CI$4.45 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (CI$3.74) | CI$3.50 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (CI$3.74) | CI$3.86 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (CI$6) | CI$21 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (CI$3.51) | CI$3.25 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (CI$0.47) | CI$2.53 | - 82% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 29% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CI$2,756 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (CI$1,402) | CI$1,618 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (CI$374) | CI$293 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (CI$3,739) | CI$1,578 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (CI$701) | CI$1,062 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (CI$111) | CI$175 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (CI$93) | CI$77 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (CI$467) | CI$432 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (CI$190) | CI$157 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (CI$8) | CI$12 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (CI$5.62) | CI$10 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 369% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 369% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (CI$280) | CI$78 | + 260% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (CI$374) | CI$63 | + 493% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (CI$140) | CI$106 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (CI$374) | CI$149 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 51% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (CI$11,217) | CI$21,315 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (CI$4.67) | CI$1.05 | + 345% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CI$98 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 51% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (CI$12) | CI$10 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (CI$9) | CI$17 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (CI$35) | CI$98 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (CI$5.61) | CI$5.48 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (CI$4.09) | CI$5.10 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (CI$3.27) | CI$5.52 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (CI$0.70) | CI$3.59 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (CI$0.93) | CI$3.58 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (CI$7) | CI$34 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 25% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (CI$10) | CI$51 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (CI$17) | CI$23 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (CI$23) | CI$43 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (CI$35) | CI$102 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (CI$14) | CI$11 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (CI$8) | CI$4.58 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (CI$3.51) | CI$6 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CI$590 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (CI$0.61) | CI$0.33 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (CI$37) | CI$67 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (CI$4.67) | CI$10 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 679 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 31, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Cayman Islands
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