Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to El Salvador
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 ($14) | $15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 ($12) | $8 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 ($3.63) | $3.06 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 ($1.96) | $1.93 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 ($3.55) | $3.29 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 ($3.91) | $2.66 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 ($10) | $5.28 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 ($4.19) | $2.90 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 ($3.63) | $2.26 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 ($3.39) | $1.64 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 ($37) | $17 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 ($4.38) | $2.15 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 ($1.12) | $0.89 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in El Salvador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 ($977) | $1,373 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 ($503) | $747 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 ($306) | $101 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 ($559) | $807 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 ($419) | $461 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 ($101) | $67 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 ($51) | $26 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 ($386) | $345 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 ($176) | $143 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 ($17) | $6 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 ($8) | $17 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in El Salvador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 ($64) | $54 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 ($31) | $40 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 ($134) | $113 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($137) | $95 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 147% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 ($23,455) | $20,844 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 ($1.68) | $1.35 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 ($112) | $27 | + 310% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 27% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 ($3.06) | $5.28 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 ($11) | $8 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 ($49) | $40 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 ($9) | $7 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($4.03) | $4.68 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($10) | $7 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 ($5.35) | $2.31 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 ($7) | $1.95 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 ($15) | $14 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 ($50) | $23 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 ($19) | $12 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $45 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 ($81) | $58 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 ($11) | $9 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 ($6) | $5.34 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 ($2.56) | $1.88 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $695 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($0.28) | $0.14 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 ($67) | $62 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 ($12) | $3.98 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 540 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 52% more expensive than in El Salvador
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