Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Chile
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 62% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (CH$13,137) | CH$14,798 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (CH$11,131) | CH$6,666 | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (CH$3,416) | CH$2,733 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (CH$1,839) | CH$1,146 | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (CH$3,342) | CH$3,745 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (CH$3,678) | CH$1,470 | + 150% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (CH$9,148) | CH$5,818 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (CH$3,941) | CH$1,729 | + 128% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (CH$3,416) | CH$1,487 | + 130% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (CH$3,192) | CH$1,271 | + 151% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (CH$34,924) | CH$6,391 | + 446% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (CH$4,118) | CH$2,113 | + 95% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (CH$1,051) | CH$638 | + 65% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Chile | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (CH$919,142) | CH$1,127,230 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (CH$472,937) | CH$658,074 | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (CH$288,116) | CH$89,707 | + 221% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (CH$525,485) | CH$576,207 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (CH$394,114) | CH$392,482 | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (CH$95,171) | CH$54,665 | + 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (CH$48,255) | CH$15,300 | + 215% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (CH$363,323) | CH$241,293 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (CH$165,341) | CH$80,915 | + 104% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (CH$15,870) | CH$9,464 | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (CH$7,882) | CH$8,504 | - 7% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 26% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Chile | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (CH$60,312) | CH$49,091 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (CH$28,756) | CH$30,021 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (CH$125,951) | CH$70,688 | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (CH$128,708) | CH$75,427 | + 71% | |
Transportation | + 104% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 104% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Chile | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (CH$22,058,231) | CH$16,969,300 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (CH$1,576) | CH$1,334 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (CH$105,097) | CH$38,611 | + 172% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Chile | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (CH$2,875) | CH$4,100 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (CH$10,218) | CH$9,754 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (CH$45,687) | CH$45,273 | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (CH$8,379) | CH$5,808 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (CH$3,793) | CH$4,396 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (CH$9,165) | CH$4,784 | + 92% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (CH$5,028) | CH$2,190 | + 130% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (CH$6,645) | CH$2,518 | + 164% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (CH$14,265) | CH$16,375 | - 13% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 33% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Chile | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (CH$47,002) | CH$37,354 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (CH$17,691) | CH$12,788 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$31,028 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (CH$76,341) | CH$55,093 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (CH$9,984) | CH$8,997 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (CH$5,897) | CH$3,893 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (CH$2,408) | CH$3,939 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$549,935 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (CH$264) | CH$108 | + 144% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (CH$62,880) | CH$59,321 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (CH$11,158) | CH$4,836 | + 131% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
525.485
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 55% more expensive than in Chile
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