Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Cuba
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 8% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (13 CUC) | 22 CUC | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (9 CUC) | 9 CUC | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (4.17 CUC) | 4.24 CUC | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (1.56 CUC) | 1.99 CUC | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (3.34 CUC) | 3.04 CUC | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (2.63 CUC) | 1.95 CUC | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (7 CUC) | 5.18 CUC | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (4.97 CUC) | 5.12 CUC | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (2.01 CUC) | 2.31 CUC | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (5.88 CUC) | 1.77 CUC | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (9 CUC) | 11 CUC | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (3.32 CUC) | 3.52 CUC | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (2.36 CUC) | 0.88 CUC | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 132% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (2,235 CUC) | 472 CUC | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (913 CUC) | 275 CUC | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (202 CUC) | 60 CUC | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (1,408 CUC) | 352 CUC | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (503 CUC) | 235 CUC | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (295 CUC) | 55 CUC | + 432% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (38 CUC) | 56 CUC | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (344 CUC) | 598 CUC | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (270 CUC) | 153 CUC | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (10 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (6 CUC) | 8 CUC | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 71% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (68 CUC) | 46 CUC | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (55 CUC) | 28 CUC | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (101 CUC) | 94 CUC | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (136 CUC) | 66 CUC | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (27,674 CUC) | 41,710 CUC | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (1.03 CUC) | 1.23 CUC | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (61 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 168% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (5.36 CUC) | 3.71 CUC | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (18 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (29 CUC) | 51 CUC | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (8 CUC) | 5.23 CUC | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (3.96 CUC) | 3.32 CUC | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (5.84 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (3.23 CUC) | 2.39 CUC | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (3.08 CUC) | 3.27 CUC | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (19 CUC) | 9 CUC | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 50% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Cuba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (39 CUC) | 25 CUC | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (18 CUC) | 8 CUC | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 50 CUC | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (75 CUC) | 34 CUC | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (9 CUC) | 5.21 CUC | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (3.88 CUC) | 2.68 CUC | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (4.00 CUC) | 2.49 CUC | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (616 CUC) | 389 CUC | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.28 CUC) | 0.37 CUC | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (61 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (7 CUC) | 3.26 CUC | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,000 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 49% more expensive than in Cuba
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