Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 151% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (271元) | 56元 | + 382% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (79元) | 41元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (39元) | 14元 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (13元) | 17元 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (38元) | 20元 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (26元) | 10元 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (65元) | 57元 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (56元) | 16元 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (24元) | 7元 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (23元) | 6.00元 | + 279% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (249元) | 129元 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (29元) | 11元 | + 178% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (11元) | 13元 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (9,371元) | 13,117元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (3,297元) | 7,964元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (2,055元) | 401元 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (5,726元) | 8,919元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (2,603元) | 4,611元 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (679元) | 242元 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (344元) | 117元 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (2,592元) | 1,521元 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (1,179元) | 661元 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (113元) | 56元 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (30元) | 54元 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (430元) | 491元 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (205元) | 261元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (898元) | 609元 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (918元) | 662元 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (157,341元) | 150,872元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (10元) | 9元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (750元) | 197元 | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (21元) | 29元 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (73元) | 23元 | + 221% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (326元) | 371元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (60元) | 37元 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (27元) | 23元 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (65元) | 33元 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (36元) | 14元 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (47元) | 13元 | + 264% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (102元) | 63元 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (335元) | 267元 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (126元) | 114元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,234元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (545元) | 473元 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (75元) | 81元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (42元) | 35元 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (17元) | 31元 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (4,146元) | 3,289元 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1.88元) | 0.24元 | + 674% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (449元) | 449元 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (80元) | 29元 | + 174% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,168 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 61% more expensive than in China
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