Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 70% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (38,422 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (32,555 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (16,176 Franc) | 12,174 Franc | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (5,381 Franc) | 4,751 Franc | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (15,387 Franc) | 6,168 Franc | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (10,758 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (26,755 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (23,053 Franc) | 3,230 Franc | + 614% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (9,990 Franc) | 2,119 Franc | + 371% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (9,336 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | + 133% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (102,143 Franc) | 31,134 Franc | + 228% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (12,043 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 101% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (4,671 Franc) | 2,442 Franc | + 91% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 25% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (3,842,249 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (1,352,021 Franc) | 946,148 Franc | + 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (842,659 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (2,348,014 Franc) | 2,000,000 Franc | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (1,067,298 Franc) | 547,728 Franc | + 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (278,348 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 596% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (141,133 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (1,062,622 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 431% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (483,578 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 2318% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (46,417 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 364% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (12,295 Franc) | 320,000 Franc | - 96% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (176,396 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | + 120% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (84,103 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (368,372 Franc) | 120,000 Franc | + 207% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (376,436 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 53% | |
Transportation | + 241% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 241% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (64,514,275 Franc) | 4,000,000 Franc | + 1513% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (4,611 Franc) | 2,250 Franc | + 105% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (307,380 Franc) | 80,454 Franc | + 282% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 25% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (8,408 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (29,885 Franc) | 7,578 Franc | + 294% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (133,622 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (24,505 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (11,095 Franc) | 19,745 Franc | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (26,804 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (14,705 Franc) | 5,093 Franc | + 189% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (19,433 Franc) | 4,093 Franc | + 375% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (41,721 Franc) | 30,511 Franc | + 37% | |
Entertainment | + 155% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 155% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (137,468 Franc) | 25,796 Franc | + 433% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (51,743 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 60,000 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (223,278 Franc) | 30,312 Franc | + 637% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (29,201 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (17,247 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (7,044 Franc) | 1,758 Franc | + 301% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (771 Franc) | 200 Franc | + 286% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (183,907 Franc) | 22,222 Franc | + 728% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (32,633 Franc) | 3,851 Franc | + 747% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 65% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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