Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 336% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 336% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (₨3,328) | ₨384 | + 767% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (₨974) | ₨353 | + 176% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (₨484) | ₨173 | + 180% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (₨161) | ₨58 | + 179% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (₨460) | ₨85 | + 442% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨322) | ₨47 | + 590% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (₨800) | ₨262 | + 206% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (₨690) | ₨164 | + 320% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (₨299) | ₨32 | + 843% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (₨279) | ₨173 | + 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (₨3,055) | ₨796 | + 284% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (₨360) | ₨98 | + 269% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (₨140) | ₨40 | + 252% | |
Housing | + 128% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (₨114,932) | ₨54,213 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (₨40,443) | ₨33,306 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (₨25,206) | ₨4,784 | + 427% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (₨70,236) | ₨33,154 | + 112% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (₨31,926) | ₨18,976 | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (₨8,326) | ₨5,231 | + 59% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (₨4,222) | ₨646 | + 553% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (₨31,786) | ₨31,090 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (₨14,465) | ₨11,916 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (₨1,388) | ₨571 | + 143% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (₨368) | ₨578 | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (₨5,277) | ₨2,290 | + 130% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (₨2,516) | ₨2,801 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (₨11,019) | ₨4,377 | + 152% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (₨11,260) | ₨3,238 | + 248% | |
Transportation | + 238% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 238% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (₨1,929,803) | ₨1,723,340 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (₨120) | ₨105 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (₨9,195) | ₨910 | + 910% | |
Personal Care | + 166% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 166% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (₨252) | ₨155 | + 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (₨894) | ₨289 | + 209% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (₨3,997) | ₨924 | + 333% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (₨733) | ₨381 | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (₨332) | ₨204 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (₨802) | ₨288 | + 179% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (₨440) | ₨178 | + 147% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (₨581) | ₨94 | + 520% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (₨1,248) | ₨323 | + 287% | |
Entertainment | + 152% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 152% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (₨4,112) | ₨1,414 | + 191% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (₨1,548) | ₨624 | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (₨6,679) | ₨1,861 | + 259% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (₨919) | ₨817 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (₨516) | ₨216 | + 139% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (₨211) | ₨179 | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (₨50,846) | ₨53,125 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (₨23) | ₨1.29 | + 1693% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (₨5,501) | ₨1,478 | + 272% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (₨976) | ₨286 | + 241% | |
TOTAL | + 206% |

These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 206% more expensive than in India
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