Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (79元) | 45元 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (54元) | 36元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (26元) | 16元 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (10元) | 15元 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (21元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (17元) | 9元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (41元) | 49元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (31元) | 13元 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (13元) | 5.68元 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (37元) | 6元 | + 500% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (58元) | 113元 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (21元) | 8元 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (15元) | 13元 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (14,072元) | 13,422元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (5,750元) | 7,580元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (1,273元) | 330元 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (8,866元) | 6,692元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (3,166元) | 4,369元 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (1,856元) | 431元 | + 331% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (241元) | 101元 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (2,168元) | 1,837元 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (1,701元) | 521元 | + 226% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (62元) | 29元 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (41元) | 47元 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (430元) | 527元 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (346元) | 262元 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (636元) | 655元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (858元) | 794元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (174,217元) | 142,424元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.30 (8元) | 7元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (383元) | 182元 | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (34元) | 29元 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (115元) | 34元 | + 234% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (183元) | 639元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (51元) | 21元 | + 144% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 6 (22元) | 26元 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (37元) | 29元 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (20元) | 11元 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (19元) | 10元 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (123元) | 94元 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 87 (306元) | 266元 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (110元) | 105元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 759元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (473元) | 377元 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (53元) | 72元 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (24元) | 31元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (25元) | 22元 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (3,876元) | 3,037元 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1.76元) | 0.24元 | + 630% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (381元) | 418元 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (51元) | 30元 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,473 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 37% more expensive than in China
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