Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 120% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (¥10,661) | ¥1,145 | + 831% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (¥924) | ¥719 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (¥569) | ¥437 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (¥213) | ¥211 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (¥426) | ¥282 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (¥335) | ¥815 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (¥1,990) | ¥951 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (¥635) | ¥984 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (¥257) | ¥421 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (¥213) | ¥268 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (¥1,279) | ¥1,770 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (¥711) | ¥217 | + 227% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (¥213) | ¥225 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (¥42,643) | ¥194,768 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (¥56,858) | ¥126,641 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (¥85,287) | ¥21,178 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (¥71,072) | ¥142,258 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (¥56,858) | ¥80,836 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (¥11,372) | ¥13,643 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (¥6,894) | ¥3,988 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (¥56,858) | ¥59,521 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (¥7,107) | ¥17,809 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (¥1,266) | ¥665 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (¥829) | ¥2,700 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (¥9,239) | ¥7,941 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (¥4,264) | ¥4,162 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (¥12,903) | ¥7,471 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (¥17,408) | ¥15,388 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (¥3,533,325) | ¥2,576,380 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (¥186) | ¥161 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (¥685) | ¥1,370 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (¥2,132) | ¥1,955 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (¥3,554) | ¥3,523 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (¥1,208) | ¥2,205 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥482) | ¥648 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (¥1,208) | ¥409 | + 195% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (¥426) | ¥143 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (¥711) | ¥184 | + 287% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (¥1,777) | ¥3,583 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (¥7,107) | ¥4,280 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (¥2,843) | ¥3,593 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (¥9,950) | ¥6,242 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (¥1,066) | ¥1,034 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (¥498) | ¥533 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (¥213) | ¥526 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (¥78,605) | ¥58,872 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (¥36) | ¥41 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (¥7,107) | ¥11,178 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (¥1,030) | ¥554 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 646 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Japan
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