Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Cayman Islands
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (CI$70) | CI$25 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (CI$6) | CI$11 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (CI$3.71) | CI$4.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (CI$1.39) | CI$2.79 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (CI$2.78) | CI$5.75 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (CI$2.19) | CI$9 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (CI$13) | CI$8 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (CI$4.14) | CI$3.67 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (CI$1.67) | CI$2.20 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (CI$1.39) | CI$5.00 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (CI$8) | CI$20 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (CI$4.63) | CI$5.00 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (CI$1.39) | CI$4.75 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 69% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (CI$278) | CI$4,570 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (CI$371) | CI$2,651 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (CI$556) | CI$239 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (CI$463) | CI$1,837 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (CI$371) | CI$1,791 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (CI$74) | CI$122 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (CI$45) | CI$60 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (CI$371) | CI$356 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (CI$46) | CI$100 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (CI$8) | CI$9 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (CI$5.40) | CI$17 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 39% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (CI$60) | CI$70 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (CI$28) | CI$70 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (CI$84) | CI$100 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (CI$114) | CI$100 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 30% more expensive than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (CI$23,040) | CI$8,000 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (CI$1.21) | CI$1.40 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 42% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (CI$4.47) | CI$8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (CI$14) | CI$8 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (CI$23) | CI$111 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (CI$8) | CI$5.00 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (CI$3.14) | CI$8 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (CI$8) | CI$5.00 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (CI$2.78) | CI$5.00 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (CI$4.63) | CI$6 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (CI$12) | CI$32 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cayman Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (CI$46) | CI$72 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (CI$19) | CI$27 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$49 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (CI$65) | CI$121 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (CI$7) | CI$13 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (CI$3.24) | CI$9 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (CI$1.39) | CI$5.44 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (CI$513) | CI$600 | - 15% | |
| 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 100 (CI$46) | CI$40 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (CI$7) | CI$11 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 143 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 39% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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