Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Cuba
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 33% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (13 CUC) | 20 CUC | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (8 CUC) | 7 CUC | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (3.35 CUC) | 2.90 CUC | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (1.82 CUC) | 2.19 CUC | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (3.95 CUC) | 1.30 CUC | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (7 CUC) | 1.53 CUC | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (17 CUC) | 3.40 CUC | + 393% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (4.47 CUC) | 4.24 CUC | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (3.91 CUC) | 1.82 CUC | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (2.36 CUC) | 1.32 CUC | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (12 CUC) | 11 CUC | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.98 (3.34 CUC) | 2.78 CUC | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (1.46 CUC) | 0.71 CUC | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 52% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,931 (1,079 CUC) | 520 CUC | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,208 (675 CUC) | 262 CUC | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (261 CUC) | 34 CUC | + 674% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 797 (445 CUC) | 269 CUC | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 624 (349 CUC) | 190 CUC | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (138 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 513% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (53 CUC) | 73 CUC | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 399 (223 CUC) | 636 CUC | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (126 CUC) | 181 CUC | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (9 CUC) | 5.89 CUC | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (5.74 CUC) | 5.00 CUC | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 102% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (61 CUC) | 38 CUC | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (47 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (140 CUC) | 71 CUC | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (140 CUC) | 54 CUC | + 161% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in Cuba | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (19,554 CUC) | 61,746 CUC | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (1.04 CUC) | 1.12 CUC | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (52 CUC) | 19 CUC | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 81% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (14 CUC) | 1.60 CUC | + 770% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (5.59 CUC) | 7 CUC | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (24 CUC) | 55 CUC | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 8 (4.47 CUC) | 2.87 CUC | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (5.59 CUC) | 2.18 CUC | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (9 CUC) | 4.28 CUC | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (2.68 CUC) | 1.55 CUC | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (5.06 CUC) | 1.29 CUC | + 292% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (15 CUC) | 3.67 CUC | + 304% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 147% more expensive than in Cuba | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (64 CUC) | 16 CUC | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (17 CUC) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (25 CUC) | 60 CUC | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (82 CUC) | 23 CUC | + 252% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (7 CUC) | 4.02 CUC | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (4.47 CUC) | 2.00 CUC | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (3.24 CUC) | 1.82 CUC | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 350 CUC | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (1.12 CUC) | 0.38 CUC | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (51 CUC) | 17 CUC | + 192% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (6 CUC) | 3.16 CUC | + 96% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,918 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 42% more expensive than in Cuba
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