Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€13) | €16 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €11 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.43) | €5.58 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.85) | €1.25 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (€3.35) | €3.95 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.69) | €2.88 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€3.95) | €2.81 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.43) | €1.85 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.20) | €1.14 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€35) | €7 | + 431% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.13) | €1.94 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (€1.05) | €1.73 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 36% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (€922) | €1,811 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (€474) | €1,422 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€289) | €247 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€527) | €1,210 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (€395) | €862 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€95) | €157 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€48) | €31 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€365) | €430 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€166) | €97 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €8 | + 99% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (€8) | €17 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€61) | €89 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€29) | €41 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€126) | €95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€129) | €133 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€22,131) | €30,353 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.58) | €1.75 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€105) | €51 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 25% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.88) | €9 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€46) | €58 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €4.18 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.81) | €2.85 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.08 | + 199% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€5.04) | €1.96 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €1.68 | + 297% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €23 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€47) | €43 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€18) | €25 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €125 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€77) | €67 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€10) | €11 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.92) | €3.98 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.42) | €4.46 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €619 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.30 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€63) | €42 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €8 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,121 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in Germany
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