- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (¥613) | ¥1,023 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (¥1,287) | ¥666 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (¥496) | ¥508 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (¥219) | ¥209 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (¥358) | ¥315 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥840 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (¥613) | ¥987 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (¥184) | ¥737 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (¥490) | ¥374 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (¥490) | ¥283 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (¥835) | ¥1,567 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (¥460) | ¥199 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (¥61) | ¥216 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 80% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥233,760 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (¥183,815) | ¥141,732 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (¥49,017) | ¥19,576 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (¥490,173) | ¥131,782 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (¥91,907) | ¥96,756 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (¥14,552) | ¥13,322 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (¥12,254) | ¥4,129 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (¥61,272) | ¥57,750 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (¥24,951) | ¥16,804 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (¥1,079) | ¥789 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (¥737) | ¥2,771 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 741% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 741% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (¥36,763) | ¥7,450 | + 393% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (¥49,017) | ¥3,966 | + 1136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (¥18,381) | ¥8,485 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (¥49,017) | ¥12,667 | + 287% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (¥1,470,518) | ¥2,446,840 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (¥613) | ¥134 | + 356% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,514 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (¥1,532) | ¥1,216 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (¥1,225) | ¥998 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (¥4,595) | ¥3,785 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (¥735) | ¥462 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (¥536) | ¥616 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥429) | ¥489 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (¥92) | ¥116 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (¥123) | ¥242 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (¥919) | ¥3,558 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (¥1,287) | ¥4,603 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (¥2,206) | ¥3,473 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (¥3,064) | ¥10,390 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (¥4,595) | ¥7,389 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (¥1,838) | ¥959 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (¥1,042) | ¥466 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (¥460) | ¥561 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥53,175 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (¥80) | ¥52 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (¥4,902) | ¥10,820 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (¥613) | ¥527 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,357 prices entered by 398 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 61% more expensive than in Japan
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