Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 20% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (2,911 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (2,466 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (757 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (407 G$) | 527 G$ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (740 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (815 G$) | 733 G$ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (2,027 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (873 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (757 G$) | 600 G$ | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (707 G$) | 350 G$ | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (7,738 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (912 G$) | 120 G$ | + 660% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (233 G$) | 388 G$ | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (203,639 G$) | 184,724 G$ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (104,781 G$) | 136,983 G$ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (63,833 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (116,423 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (87,317 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (21,085 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (10,691 G$) | 5,594 G$ | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (80,496 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (36,632 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (3,516 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (1,746 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (13,362 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (6,371 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (27,905 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (28,516 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 122% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (4,887,076 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (349 G$) | 453 G$ | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (23,285 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 33% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (637 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (2,264 G$) | 800 G$ | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (10,122 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (1,856 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (840 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (2,030 G$) | 1,476 G$ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (1,114 G$) | 539 G$ | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (1,472 G$) | 350 G$ | + 321% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (3,160 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 68% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (10,413 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (3,920 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,000 G$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (16,914 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (2,212 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (1,306 G$) | 709 G$ | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (534 G$) | 360 G$ | + 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 15,000 G$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (58 G$) | 15 G$ | + 289% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (13,931 G$) | 10,746 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (2,472 G$) | 500 G$ | + 394% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
116.423
GYD
/
ANG
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in Guyana
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