Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Israel
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (50 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (43 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (13 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (13 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (14 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (35 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (15 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (13 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | + 118% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (12 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (134 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 110% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (16 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (4.02 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | - 25% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (3,517 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (1,810 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (1,102 ₪) | 754 ₪ | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (2,011 ₪) | 5,930 ₪ | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (1,508 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (364 ₪) | 547 ₪ | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (185 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 142% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (1,390 ₪) | 1,311 ₪ | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (633 ₪) | 628 ₪ | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (61 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (30 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 32% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (231 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (110 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 49% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (482 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (493 ₪) | 480 ₪ | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 24% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (84,407 ₪) | 159,641 ₪ | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (6 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (402 ₪) | 230 ₪ | + 75% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (11 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (39 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (175 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (32 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (15 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (35 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 155% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (19 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 289% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (25 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 106% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (55 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 30% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (180 ₪) | 171 ₪ | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (68 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 633 ₪ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (292 ₪) | 264 ₪ | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (38 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (23 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (9 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,178 ₪ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1.01 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 203% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (241 ₪) | 188 ₪ | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (43 ₪) | 38 ₪ | + 13% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Israel
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