Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Egypt
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Food | + 232% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 232% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (E£ 691) | E£ 225 | + 208% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (E£ 586) | E£ 185 | + 216% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (E£ 180) | E£ 113 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (E£ 97) | E£ 45 | + 116% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (E£ 176) | E£ 78 | + 126% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (E£ 194) | E£ 18 | + 965% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (E£ 481) | E£ 101 | + 377% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (E£ 207) | E£ 72 | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (E£ 180) | E£ 22 | + 734% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (E£ 168) | E£ 62 | + 171% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (E£ 1,838) | E£ 352 | + 422% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (E£ 217) | E£ 38 | + 478% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (E£ 55) | E£ 26 | + 114% | |
Housing | + 198% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 198% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (E£ 48,368) | E£ 22,986 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (E£ 24,887) | E£ 14,584 | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (E£ 15,162) | E£ 1,502 | + 909% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (E£ 27,653) | E£ 12,226 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (E£ 20,740) | E£ 7,126 | + 191% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (E£ 5,008) | E£ 930 | + 439% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (E£ 2,539) | E£ 440 | + 478% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (E£ 19,119) | E£ 11,987 | + 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (E£ 8,701) | E£ 6,464 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (E£ 835) | E£ 213 | + 292% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (E£ 415) | E£ 190 | + 119% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (E£ 3,174) | E£ 1,949 | + 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (E£ 1,513) | E£ 2,324 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (E£ 6,628) | E£ 4,278 | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (E£ 6,773) | E£ 2,394 | + 183% | |
Transportation | + 233% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 233% 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£ 1,160,774) | E£ 1,794,140 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (E£ 83) | E£ 16 | + 407% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (E£ 5,531) | E£ 553 | + 900% | |
Personal Care | + 250% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 250% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (E£ 151) | E£ 50 | + 203% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (E£ 538) | E£ 162 | + 231% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (E£ 2,404) | E£ 512 | + 369% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (E£ 441) | E£ 92 | + 378% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (E£ 200) | E£ 123 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (E£ 482) | E£ 107 | + 350% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (E£ 265) | E£ 42 | + 536% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (E£ 350) | E£ 47 | + 643% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (E£ 751) | E£ 147 | + 411% | |
Entertainment | + 145% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 145% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (E£ 2,473) | E£ 660 | + 275% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (E£ 931) | E£ 291 | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 1,244 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (E£ 4,017) | E£ 890 | + 351% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (E£ 525) | E£ 275 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (E£ 310) | E£ 78 | + 296% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (E£ 127) | E£ 76 | + 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | E£ 28,357 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (E£ 14) | E£ 4.46 | + 211% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (E£ 3,309) | E£ 1,025 | + 223% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (E£ 587) | E£ 87 | + 574% | |
TOTAL | + 185% |

These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 185% more expensive than in Egypt
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