Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 119% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (RD$ 2,280) | RD$ 924 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (RD$ 667) | RD$ 429 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (RD$ 331) | RD$ 190 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (RD$ 110) | RD$ 70 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (RD$ 315) | RD$ 115 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (RD$ 220) | RD$ 89 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (RD$ 548) | RD$ 255 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (RD$ 472) | RD$ 162 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (RD$ 205) | RD$ 88 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (RD$ 191) | RD$ 157 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (RD$ 2,093) | RD$ 711 | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (RD$ 247) | RD$ 106 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (RD$ 96) | RD$ 48 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (RD$ 78,725) | RD$ 55,789 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (RD$ 27,702) | RD$ 26,001 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (RD$ 17,265) | RD$ 4,146 | + 316% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (RD$ 48,109) | RD$ 25,812 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (RD$ 21,868) | RD$ 13,922 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (RD$ 5,703) | RD$ 2,106 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (RD$ 2,892) | RD$ 1,469 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (RD$ 21,772) | RD$ 26,888 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (RD$ 9,908) | RD$ 7,267 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (RD$ 951) | RD$ 316 | + 201% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (RD$ 252) | RD$ 1,272 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (RD$ 3,614) | RD$ 2,834 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (RD$ 1,723) | RD$ 2,085 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (RD$ 7,548) | RD$ 5,169 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (RD$ 7,713) | RD$ 6,388 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 79% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (RD$ 1,321,852) | RD$ 878,116 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (RD$ 83) | RD$ 100 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (RD$ 6,298) | RD$ 2,700 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (RD$ 172) | RD$ 346 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (RD$ 612) | RD$ 626 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (RD$ 2,738) | RD$ 1,808 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (RD$ 502) | RD$ 469 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (RD$ 227) | RD$ 151 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (RD$ 549) | RD$ 255 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (RD$ 301) | RD$ 144 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (RD$ 398) | RD$ 162 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (RD$ 855) | RD$ 848 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 55% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (RD$ 2,817) | RD$ 1,105 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (RD$ 1,060) | RD$ 647 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RD$ 1,827 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (RD$ 4,575) | RD$ 3,110 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (RD$ 630) | RD$ 504 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (RD$ 353) | RD$ 219 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (RD$ 144) | RD$ 189 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (RD$ 34,828) | RD$ 22,938 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (RD$ 16) | RD$ 9 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (RD$ 3,768) | RD$ 3,346 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (RD$ 669) | RD$ 284 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,003 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 73% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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