Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€13) | €18 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €9 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.30) | €5.86 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.76) | €1.28 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.04) | €3.65 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.53) | €2.27 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €1.54 | + 391% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.27) | €1.28 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.06) | €1.50 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€33) | €8 | + 308% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€3.95) | €2.08 | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.53) | €0.89 | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,250 (€630) | €1,055 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€443) | €832 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€276) | €180 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€769) | €664 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€350) | €544 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€91) | €123 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€46) | €19 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€348) | €597 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€158) | €95 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €17 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.03) | €12 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€58) | €60 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €26 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€121) | €77 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€123) | €64 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 56% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,140) | €24,682 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.51) | €1.48 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€101) | €50 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 48% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.76) | €7 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €9 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€44) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €5.00 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.64) | €2.91 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €2.24 | + 292% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.82) | €1.00 | + 382% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €2.00 | + 218% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €12 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€45) | €44 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €15 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €30 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€73) | €74 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€10) | €9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.65) | €2.72 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.31) | €4.24 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €1,450 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.25) | €0.12 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€60) | €53 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €5.27 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 205 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Croatia
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