Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 217% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 217% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 ($83) | $9 | + 798% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 ($7) | $6 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 ($4.44) | $2.38 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 ($1.66) | $0.98 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 ($3.33) | $2.04 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 ($2.62) | $1.40 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 ($16) | $3.95 | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 ($4.95) | $1.76 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 ($2.00) | $1.36 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 ($1.66) | $1.55 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 ($5.54) | $1.95 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 ($1.66) | $0.88 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 74% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 ($333) | $620 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 ($444) | $351 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 ($665) | $59 | + 1020% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 ($554) | $395 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 ($444) | $260 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 ($89) | $43 | + 105% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 ($54) | $24 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 ($444) | $458 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 ($55) | $136 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 ($10) | $5.94 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 ($6) | $9 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 ($72) | $58 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 ($33) | $50 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 ($101) | $101 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($136) | $77 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 ($27,564) | $20,942 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 ($1.45) | $1.03 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $24 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 45% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 ($5.34) | $6 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 ($17) | $7 | + 131% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 ($28) | $35 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 ($9) | $4.51 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($3.76) | $3.27 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($9) | $7 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 ($3.33) | $1.90 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 ($5.54) | $1.50 | + 270% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 ($14) | $11 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 51% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 ($55) | $16 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 ($22) | $11 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $35 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 ($78) | $42 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 ($8) | $10 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 ($3.88) | $4.00 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 ($1.66) | $1.84 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 ($613) | $596 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($0.28) | $0.15 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 ($55) | $56 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 ($8) | $5.37 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,958 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 79% more expensive than in Ecuador
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