- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (38元) | 51元 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (80元) | 34元 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6.00 (23元) | 15元 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (14元) | 15元 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (22元) | 16元 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (38元) | 58元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (11元) | 13元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (30元) | 7元 | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (30元) | 5.63元 | + 441% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (52元) | 114元 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (29元) | 8元 | + 279% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (3.81元) | 12元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 200% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 9,408元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (11,434元) | 4,307元 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (3,049元) | 439元 | + 594% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (30,491元) | 5,706元 | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (5,717元) | 3,520元 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (905元) | 311元 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (762元) | 86元 | + 782% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (3,811元) | 2,153元 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (1,552元) | 681元 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (67元) | 37元 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (46元) | 38元 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 670% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 670% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (2,287元) | 553元 | + 313% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (3,049元) | 260元 | + 1075% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (1,143元) | 624元 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (3,049元) | 694元 | + 339% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 134% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (91,474元) | 143,509元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (38元) | 7元 | + 416% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 120 (457元) | 156元 | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (95元) | 26元 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (76元) | 30元 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (286元) | 493元 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (46元) | 29元 | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (33元) | 36元 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (27元) | 36元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (5.72元) | 9元 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (8元) | 14元 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (57元) | 59元 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (80元) | 148元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (137元) | 86元 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (191元) | 752元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (286元) | 367元 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (114元) | 59元 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (65元) | 34元 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (29元) | 33元 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,239元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (4.95元) | 0.99元 | + 398% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (305元) | 309元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (38元) | 20元 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,432 prices entered by 534 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 141% more expensive than in China
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