Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (82元) | 50元 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (56元) | 36元 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (27元) | 15元 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (10元) | 14元 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (22元) | 13元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (17元) | 8元 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (43元) | 56元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (32元) | 12元 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (13元) | 6元 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (38元) | 6元 | + 533% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (59元) | 91元 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (22元) | 9元 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (15元) | 10元 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 88% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (14,486元) | 7,221元 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (5,919元) | 4,585元 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (1,311元) | 451元 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (9,126元) | 6,526元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (3,259元) | 3,490元 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (1,911元) | 300元 | + 537% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (248元) | 78元 | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (2,232元) | 1,937元 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (1,751元) | 630元 | + 178% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (64元) | 46元 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (42元) | 47元 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (442元) | 388元 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (356元) | 221元 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (655元) | 541元 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (884元) | 505元 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 54% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (179,336元) | 142,791元 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (7元) | 6元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (394元) | 191元 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (35元) | 29元 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (118元) | 37元 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (189元) | 372元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (52元) | 28元 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (38元) | 35元 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (21元) | 9元 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (20元) | 10元 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (126元) | 69元 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (252元) | 184元 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (113元) | 90元 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 804元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (487元) | 413元 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (59元) | 70元 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (26元) | 31元 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (3,990元) | 3,170元 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1.81元) | 0.55元 | + 231% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (392元) | 395元 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (47元) | 22元 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,895 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 61% more expensive than in China
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