Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Hong Kong
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 74% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (HK$313) | HK$87 | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (HK$91) | HK$46 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (HK$45) | HK$43 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (HK$15) | HK$22 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (HK$43) | HK$32 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (HK$30) | HK$28 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (HK$75) | HK$93 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (HK$65) | HK$32 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (HK$28) | HK$24 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (HK$26) | HK$14 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (HK$287) | HK$151 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (HK$34) | HK$20 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (HK$13) | HK$21 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 67% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (HK$10,798) | HK$47,547 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (HK$3,800) | HK$30,601 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (HK$2,368) | HK$1,595 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (HK$6,598) | HK$27,035 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (HK$2,999) | HK$15,335 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (HK$782) | HK$481 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (HK$397) | HK$152 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (HK$2,986) | HK$5,571 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (HK$1,359) | HK$1,720 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (HK$130) | HK$86 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (HK$35) | HK$95 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Hong Kong | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (HK$496) | HK$411 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (HK$236) | HK$364 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (HK$1,035) | HK$441 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (HK$1,058) | HK$500 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (HK$181,301) | HK$343,002 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (HK$11) | HK$22 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (HK$864) | HK$488 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 50% more expensive than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (HK$24) | HK$48 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (HK$84) | HK$40 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (HK$376) | HK$300 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (HK$69) | HK$66 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (HK$31) | HK$34 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (HK$75) | HK$30 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (HK$41) | HK$15 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (HK$55) | HK$25 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (HK$117) | HK$91 | + 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 11% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (HK$386) | HK$251 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (HK$145) | HK$219 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | HK$450 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (HK$627) | HK$843 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (HK$86) | HK$145 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (HK$48) | HK$46 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (HK$20) | HK$51 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (HK$4,777) | HK$3,000 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (HK$2.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (HK$517) | HK$861 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (HK$92) | HK$71 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 407 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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