Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 38% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (CI$12) | CI$21 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (CI$10) | CI$10 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (CI$3.03) | CI$8 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (CI$1.63) | CI$4.09 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (CI$2.96) | CI$6 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (CI$3.26) | CI$4.39 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (CI$8) | CI$8 | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (CI$3.49) | CI$6 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (CI$3.03) | CI$4.46 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (CI$2.83) | CI$4.84 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (CI$31) | CI$28 | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (CI$3.65) | CI$4.06 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (CI$0.93) | CI$3.37 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 74% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (CI$814) | CI$4,003 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (CI$419) | CI$3,020 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (CI$255) | CI$522 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (CI$465) | CI$2,170 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (CI$349) | CI$1,517 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (CI$84) | CI$349 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (CI$43) | CI$148 | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (CI$322) | CI$415 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (CI$146) | CI$176 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (CI$14) | CI$10 | + 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (CI$7) | CI$12 | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 52% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 52% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (CI$53) | CI$45 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (CI$25) | CI$125 | - 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (CI$112) | CI$70 | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (CI$114) | CI$121 | - 6% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (CI$19,540) | CI$35,000 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (CI$1.40) | CI$1.82 | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (CI$93) | CI$83 | + 12% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (CI$2.55) | CI$5.06 | - 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (CI$9) | CI$8 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (CI$40) | CI$76 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (CI$7) | CI$5.00 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (CI$3.36) | CI$5.73 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (CI$8) | CI$6 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (CI$4.45) | CI$5.50 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (CI$5.89) | CI$3.04 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (CI$13) | CI$45 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 43% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (CI$42) | CI$65 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (CI$16) | CI$29 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$40 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (CI$68) | CI$125 | - 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (CI$9) | CI$8 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (CI$5.22) | CI$7 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (CI$2.13) | CI$6.00 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CI$1,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (CI$0.23) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (CI$56) | CI$264 | - 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (CI$10) | CI$9 | + 5% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on November 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 47% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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