- 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 (¥609) | ¥1,066 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (¥1,279) | ¥676 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (¥493) | ¥497 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (¥217) | ¥203 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (¥356) | ¥297 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥791 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (¥609) | ¥924 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (¥183) | ¥748 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (¥487) | ¥429 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (¥487) | ¥281 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (¥831) | ¥1,661 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (¥457) | ¥195 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (¥61) | ¥199 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 99% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥217,864 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (¥182,763) | ¥136,533 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (¥48,737) | ¥19,622 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (¥487,367) | ¥113,659 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (¥91,381) | ¥71,360 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (¥14,469) | ¥12,437 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (¥12,184) | ¥4,275 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (¥60,921) | ¥57,256 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (¥24,808) | ¥15,779 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (¥1,073) | ¥735 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (¥732) | ¥2,185 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 659% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 659% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (¥36,553) | ¥8,366 | + 337% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (¥48,737) | ¥4,467 | + 991% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (¥18,276) | ¥7,902 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (¥48,737) | ¥14,620 | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 55% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (¥1,462,102) | ¥2,517,540 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (¥609) | ¥140 | + 334% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,332 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (¥1,523) | ¥1,278 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (¥1,218) | ¥1,019 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (¥4,569) | ¥3,956 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (¥731) | ¥567 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (¥533) | ¥681 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥426) | ¥495 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (¥91) | ¥133 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (¥122) | ¥261 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (¥914) | ¥3,143 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (¥1,279) | ¥4,305 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (¥2,193) | ¥3,413 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (¥3,046) | ¥14,181 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (¥4,569) | ¥8,033 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (¥1,828) | ¥968 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (¥1,036) | ¥479 | + 116% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (¥457) | ¥594 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥52,524 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (¥79) | ¥62 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (¥4,874) | ¥10,702 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (¥609) | ¥468 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,016 prices entered by 352 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 63% more expensive than in Japan
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