Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 318% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 318% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (E£ 1,233) | E£ 215 | + 473% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (E£ 361) | E£ 121 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (E£ 179) | E£ 93 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (E£ 60) | E£ 26 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (E£ 170) | E£ 50 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (E£ 119) | E£ 12 | + 913% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (E£ 296) | E£ 67 | + 341% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (E£ 255) | E£ 33 | + 672% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (E£ 111) | E£ 10 | + 976% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (E£ 103) | E£ 44 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (E£ 1,132) | E£ 338 | + 235% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (E£ 133) | E£ 17 | + 676% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (E£ 52) | E£ 10 | + 404% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 263% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (E£ 42,573) | E£ 12,207 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (E£ 14,981) | E£ 5,963 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (E£ 9,337) | E£ 1,207 | + 673% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (E£ 26,017) | E£ 7,278 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (E£ 11,826) | E£ 4,450 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (E£ 3,084) | E£ 1,066 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (E£ 1,564) | E£ 215 | + 627% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (E£ 11,774) | E£ 7,226 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (E£ 5,358) | E£ 4,091 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (E£ 514) | E£ 163 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (E£ 136) | E£ 87 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (E£ 1,955) | E£ 575 | + 240% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (E£ 932) | E£ 1,504 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (E£ 4,082) | E£ 1,747 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (E£ 4,171) | E£ 2,140 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 221% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 221% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (E£ 714,836) | E£ 799,839 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (E£ 45) | E£ 10 | + 336% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (E£ 3,406) | E£ 524 | + 550% | |
| Personal Care | + 257% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 257% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (E£ 93) | E£ 39 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (E£ 331) | E£ 87 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (E£ 1,481) | E£ 322 | + 360% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (E£ 272) | E£ 83 | + 226% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (E£ 123) | E£ 70 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (E£ 297) | E£ 76 | + 292% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (E£ 163) | E£ 26 | + 520% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (E£ 215) | E£ 34 | + 530% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (E£ 462) | E£ 110 | + 320% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 125% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (E£ 1,523) | E£ 415 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (E£ 573) | E£ 194 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 961 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (E£ 2,474) | E£ 621 | + 298% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (E£ 341) | E£ 128 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (E£ 191) | E£ 59 | + 223% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (E£ 78) | E£ 83 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (E£ 18,834) | E£ 21,837 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (E£ 9) | E£ 3.67 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (E£ 2,038) | E£ 705 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (E£ 362) | E£ 50 | + 622% | |
| TOTAL | + 213% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,567 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 213% more expensive than in Egypt
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