Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Cayman Islands
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (CI$11) | CI$15 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (CI$2.91) | CI$5.89 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (CI$1.59) | CI$2.47 | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (CI$3.44) | CI$4.38 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (CI$6) | CI$5.18 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (CI$15) | CI$7 | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (CI$3.89) | CI$4.26 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (CI$3.40) | CI$3.31 | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (CI$2.06) | CI$3.56 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (CI$11) | CI$20 | - 47% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 5.98 (CI$2.91) | CI$3.16 | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (CI$1.27) | CI$2.23 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 64% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 1,931 (CI$939) | CI$2,912 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,208 (CI$587) | CI$1,862 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (CI$227) | CI$374 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 797 (CI$387) | CI$2,195 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 624 (CI$303) | CI$1,227 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (CI$120) | CI$222 | - 46% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (CI$46) | CI$85 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen TV | ƒ 399 (CI$194) | CI$433 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (CI$110) | CI$210 | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (CI$8) | CI$15 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (CI$4.99) | CI$11 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (CI$53) | CI$64 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (CI$41) | CI$60 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (CI$121) | CI$135 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (CI$121) | CI$123 | - 1% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 51% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (CI$17,007) | CI$24,882 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (CI$0.91) | CI$1.02 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (CI$45) | CI$118 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 40% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (CI$12) | CI$9 | + 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (CI$4.86) | CI$25 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (CI$21) | CI$72 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 8 (CI$3.89) | CI$7 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (CI$4.86) | CI$7 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (CI$8) | CI$8 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (CI$2.34) | CI$4.45 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (CI$4.40) | CI$4.13 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (CI$13) | CI$30 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 21% cheaper than in Cayman Islands | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (CI$56) | CI$62 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (CI$15) | CI$26 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (CI$22) | CI$45 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (CI$71) | CI$116 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (CI$5.99) | CI$11 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (CI$3.89) | CI$5.62 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (CI$2.81) | CI$6 | - 56% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CI$551 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (CI$0.97) | CI$1.00 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (CI$44) | CI$72 | - 38% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (CI$5.37) | CI$10 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on December 02, 2019.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 43% cheaper than in Cayman Islands
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