Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Guatemala
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| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 160% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (Q315) | Q86 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (Q92) | Q47 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (Q46) | Q29 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (Q15) | Q13 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (Q43) | Q17 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Q30) | Q12 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (Q76) | Q43 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (Q65) | Q18 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (Q28) | Q10 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (Q26) | Q11 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (Q289) | Q90 | + 222% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (Q34) | Q17 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (Q13) | Q8 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 47% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (Q10,862) | Q6,851 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (Q3,822) | Q4,195 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (Q2,382) | Q557 | + 328% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (Q6,638) | Q5,350 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (Q3,017) | Q3,253 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (Q787) | Q410 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (Q399) | Q242 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (Q3,004) | Q3,443 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (Q1,367) | Q662 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (Q131) | Q117 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (Q35) | Q31 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (Q499) | Q435 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (Q238) | Q332 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (Q1,041) | Q721 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Q1,064) | Q633 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 108% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (Q182,385) | Q162,571 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (Q11) | Q12 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (Q869) | Q278 | + 213% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (Q24) | Q43 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (Q84) | Q141 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (Q378) | Q301 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (Q69) | Q33 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Q31) | Q38 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (Q76) | Q45 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (Q42) | Q21 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (Q55) | Q17 | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (Q118) | Q79 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 63% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (Q389) | Q146 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (Q146) | Q87 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q252 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (Q631) | Q339 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (Q87) | Q56 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (Q49) | Q30 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (Q20) | Q18 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Q4,805) | Q4,426 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Q2.18) | Q1.57 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (Q520) | Q322 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (Q92) | Q26 | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 972 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 84% more expensive than in Guatemala
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