Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 174% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 ($40) | $9 | + 346% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 ($12) | $7 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 ($5.84) | $2.84 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 ($1.94) | $1.07 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 ($5.55) | $2.35 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 ($3.88) | $1.07 | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 ($10) | $3.81 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 ($8) | $2.00 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 ($3.60) | $1.23 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 ($3.37) | $1.66 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 ($37) | $14 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 ($4.35) | $1.97 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 ($1.69) | $1.11 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 84% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 ($1,387) | $688 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 ($488) | $391 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 ($304) | $56 | + 445% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 ($847) | $514 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 ($385) | $292 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 ($100) | $39 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 ($51) | $25 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 ($383) | $396 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 ($175) | $148 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 ($17) | $7 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 ($4.44) | $9 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 ($64) | $62 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 ($30) | $43 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 ($133) | $111 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($136) | $88 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 163% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 163% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 ($23,280) | $20,870 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 ($1.45) | $1.02 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 ($111) | $23 | + 382% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 34% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 ($3.03) | $5.96 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 ($11) | $10 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 ($48) | $37 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 ($9) | $7 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($4.00) | $4.19 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($10) | $6 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 ($5.31) | $1.98 | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 ($7) | $1.89 | + 270% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 ($15) | $13 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 44% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 ($50) | $20 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 ($19) | $12 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $48 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 ($81) | $47 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 ($11) | $10 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 ($6) | $3.43 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 ($2.54) | $1.93 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 ($613) | $837 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($0.28) | $0.20 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 ($66) | $49 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 ($12) | $4.69 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,868 prices entered by 162 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 105% more expensive than in Ecuador
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