Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (95元) | 46元 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (62元) | 34元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (25元) | 16元 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (13元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (29元) | 14元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (55元) | 8元 | + 589% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (124元) | 61元 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (33元) | 15元 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (29元) | 5.88元 | + 391% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (17元) | 5.16元 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (89元) | 109元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.98 (25元) | 8元 | + 216% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (11元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,931 (7,965元) | 9,251元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,208 (4,981元) | 4,861元 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (1,930元) | 422元 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 797 (3,287元) | 5,387元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 624 (2,575元) | 2,956元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (1,022元) | 276元 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (393元) | 98元 | + 300% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 399 (1,646元) | 2,471元 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (934元) | 563元 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (68元) | 40元 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (42元) | 46元 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (454元) | 468元 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (351元) | 255元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (1,031元) | 654元 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (1,031元) | 642元 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (144,340元) | 133,798元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (8元) | 7元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (385元) | 147元 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (103元) | 38元 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (41元) | 43元 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (179元) | 347元 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 8 (33元) | 62元 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (41元) | 47元 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (69元) | 31元 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (20元) | 9元 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (37元) | 12元 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (109元) | 71元 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 117% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (475元) | 181元 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (124元) | 99元 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (186元) | 1,063元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (606元) | 393元 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (51元) | 68元 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (33元) | 33元 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (24元) | 31元 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,258元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (8元) | 0.38元 | + 2050% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (375元) | 340元 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (46元) | 22元 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,332 prices entered by 386 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 64% more expensive than in China
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