Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 174% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (Q639) | Q101 | + 534% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (Q55) | Q49 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (Q34) | Q23 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (Q13) | Q12 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (Q26) | Q19 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (Q20) | Q11 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (Q119) | Q32 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (Q38) | Q19 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (Q15) | Q14 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (Q13) | Q11 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (Q77) | Q106 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (Q43) | Q16 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (Q13) | Q8 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (Q2,554) | Q7,814 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (Q3,406) | Q4,172 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (Q5,109) | Q845 | + 505% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (Q4,257) | Q5,237 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (Q3,406) | Q2,898 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (Q681) | Q670 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (Q413) | Q222 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (Q3,406) | Q3,151 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (Q426) | Q906 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (Q76) | Q94 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (Q50) | Q52 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (Q553) | Q428 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (Q255) | Q376 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (Q773) | Q718 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Q1,043) | Q662 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (Q211,646) | Q138,997 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (Q11) | Q17 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Q278 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (Q41) | Q48 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (Q128) | Q208 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (Q213) | Q264 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (Q72) | Q67 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Q29) | Q31 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (Q72) | Q38 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (Q26) | Q19 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (Q43) | Q15 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (Q106) | Q98 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 61% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (Q426) | Q165 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (Q170) | Q76 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q233 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (Q596) | Q320 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (Q64) | Q53 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (Q30) | Q29 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (Q13) | Q19 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Q4,708) | Q4,421 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Q2.14) | Q0.64 | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (Q426) | Q402 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (Q62) | Q29 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 631 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 49% more expensive than in Guatemala
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