Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 80% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 80% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 ($13) | $10 | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 ($9) | $7 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 ($4.18) | $2.25 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 ($1.56) | $0.97 | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 ($3.34) | $2.07 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 ($2.63) | $1.19 | + 122% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 ($7) | $4.27 | + 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 ($4.98) | $1.75 | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 ($2.01) | $1.12 | + 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 ($5.89) | $1.48 | + 298% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 ($9) | $13 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 ($3.33) | $2.03 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 ($2.36) | $0.79 | + 200% | |
Housing | + 155% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 155% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 ($2,238) | $706 | + 217% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 ($914) | $383 | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 ($203) | $52 | + 292% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 ($1,410) | $503 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 ($503) | $290 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 ($295) | $35 | + 738% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 ($38) | $24 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 ($345) | $509 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 ($271) | $151 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 ($10) | $7 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 ($6) | $8 | - 21% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 ($68) | $66 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 ($55) | $46 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 ($101) | $106 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($136) | $83 | + 65% | |
Transportation | + 71% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 71% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 ($27,704) | $20,516 | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 ($1.03) | $0.91 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 ($61) | $25 | + 145% | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 27% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 ($5.37) | $6 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 ($18) | $12 | + 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 ($29) | $32 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 ($8) | $5.79 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($3.96) | $3.63 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 ($5.85) | $5.22 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 ($3.24) | $2.00 | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 ($3.08) | $1.82 | + 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 ($20) | $10 | + 103% | |
Entertainment | + 48% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 48% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 ($39) | $16 | + 139% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 ($18) | $11 | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $53 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 ($75) | $41 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 ($9) | $8 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 ($3.89) | $3.82 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 ($4.00) | $2.08 | + 93% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 ($616) | $601 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($0.28) | $0.15 | + 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 ($61) | $50 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 ($7) | $5.14 | + 41% | |
TOTAL | + 84% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 84% more expensive than in Ecuador
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