- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Ecuador
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 47% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 ($5.63) | $4.49 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 ($12) | $5.52 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 ($4.56) | $3.88 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 ($2.01) | $1.12 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 ($3.29) | $2.25 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $1.36 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 ($5.63) | $3.79 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 ($1.69) | $2.03 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 ($4.51) | $1.65 | + 174% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 ($4.51) | $1.47 | + 207% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 ($4.23) | $1.98 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 ($0.56) | $1.11 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 211% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $688 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 ($1,690) | $431 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 ($451) | $67 | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 ($4,507) | $623 | + 624% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 ($845) | $387 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 ($134) | $49 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 ($113) | $27 | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 ($563) | $611 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 ($229) | $192 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 ($10) | $5.43 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 ($7) | $4.48 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 508% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 508% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 ($338) | $70 | + 382% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 ($451) | $59 | + 658% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 ($169) | $119 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 ($451) | $108 | + 319% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 54% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 ($13,522) | $31,546 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 ($5.63) | $0.53 | + 968% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $20 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 2% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 ($14) | $7 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 ($11) | $9 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 ($42) | $35 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 ($4.93) | $4.77 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($3.94) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 ($0.85) | $2.25 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 ($1.13) | $1.79 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 ($8) | $8 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 ($12) | $22 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 ($20) | $11 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 ($28) | $67 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 ($42) | $44 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 ($17) | $8 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 ($10) | $2.81 | + 241% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 ($4.23) | $2.99 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $742 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 ($0.73) | $0.70 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 ($45) | $48 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 ($5.63) | $5.18 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,189 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 114% more expensive than in Ecuador
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