Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Finland
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€12) | €15 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €12 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.26) | €7 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.75) | €1.28 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.00) | €3.34 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.50) | €3.82 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.37 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€7) | €2.24 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.25) | €1.12 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.03) | €2.79 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€33) | €15 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€3.91) | €3.07 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.52) | €1.45 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 36% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,250 (€624) | €1,765 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€440) | €1,403 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€274) | €97 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€763) | €1,075 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€347) | €842 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€90) | €47 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€46) | €17 | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€345) | €292 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€157) | €119 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €10 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.00) | €39 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€57) | €91 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€27) | €40 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€120) | €122 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€122) | €144 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 30% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€20,972) | €30,027 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.50) | €1.97 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€100) | €58 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 21% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.73) | €10 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €30 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€43) | €99 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €3.87 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.61) | €2.90 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.82 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.78) | €2.05 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €2.28 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €26 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€45) | €42 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €32 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €116 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€73) | €79 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€9) | €12 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.61) | €4.63 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.29) | €8 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €714 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.25) | €0.07 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€60) | €39 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €10 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 328 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Finland
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