- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (39元) | 53元 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (82元) | 33元 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (32元) | 15元 | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (14元) | 16元 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (23元) | 16元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (39元) | 63元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (12元) | 13元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (31元) | 7元 | + 380% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (31元) | 5.64元 | + 457% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (53元) | 114元 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (29元) | 8元 | + 274% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (3.92元) | 12元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 210% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 9,680元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (11,772元) | 4,478元 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (3,139元) | 425元 | + 638% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (31,392元) | 5,710元 | + 450% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (5,886元) | 3,523元 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (932元) | 304元 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (785元) | 88元 | + 795% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (3,924元) | 2,242元 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (1,598元) | 678元 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (69元) | 40元 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (47元) | 39元 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 681% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 681% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (2,354元) | 554元 | + 325% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (3,139元) | 280元 | + 1022% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (1,177元) | 614元 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (3,139元) | 672元 | + 367% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (94,175元) | 145,666元 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (39元) | 7元 | + 438% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 154元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (98元) | 26元 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (78元) | 32元 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (294元) | 425元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (47元) | 30元 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (34元) | 37元 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (27元) | 38元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (5.89元) | 10元 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (8元) | 14元 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (59元) | 59元 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (82元) | 159元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (141元) | 86元 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (196元) | 723元 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (294元) | 375元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (118元) | 60元 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (67元) | 34元 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (5.10元) | 0.98元 | + 420% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (314元) | 300元 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (39元) | 20元 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,268 prices entered by 555 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.924
CNY
/
ANG
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 133% more expensive than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 31% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Austria is 43% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Angola is 79% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 9% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 14% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Andorra is 39% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 11% more expensive than in China