Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 133% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (¥5,988) | ¥998 | + 500% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (¥1,752) | ¥723 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (¥870) | ¥544 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (¥290) | ¥204 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (¥828) | ¥323 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (¥579) | ¥616 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (¥1,440) | ¥934 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (¥1,241) | ¥850 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (¥538) | ¥535 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (¥502) | ¥288 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (¥5,496) | ¥1,240 | + 343% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (¥648) | ¥240 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (¥251) | ¥202 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (¥206,757) | ¥279,056 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (¥72,754) | ¥163,427 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (¥45,345) | ¥23,363 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (¥126,350) | ¥150,519 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (¥57,433) | ¥81,210 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (¥14,978) | ¥36,753 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (¥7,595) | ¥4,386 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (¥57,181) | ¥49,710 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (¥26,022) | ¥17,687 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (¥2,498) | ¥1,118 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (¥662) | ¥1,483 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (¥9,492) | ¥6,145 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (¥4,526) | ¥5,263 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (¥19,823) | ¥9,604 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (¥20,257) | ¥13,529 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (¥3,471,600) | ¥2,697,750 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (¥217) | ¥170 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (¥16,541) | ¥9,950 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (¥452) | ¥2,154 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (¥1,608) | ¥2,551 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (¥7,190) | ¥5,499 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (¥1,319) | ¥1,340 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥597) | ¥842 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (¥1,442) | ¥750 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (¥791) | ¥225 | + 252% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (¥1,046) | ¥233 | + 349% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (¥2,245) | ¥3,812 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (¥7,397) | ¥4,064 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (¥2,784) | ¥3,590 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (¥12,015) | ¥6,047 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (¥1,654) | ¥896 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (¥928) | ¥487 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (¥379) | ¥585 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (¥91,468) | ¥98,506 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (¥42) | ¥52 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (¥9,896) | ¥9,275 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (¥1,756) | ¥587 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 833 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 39% more expensive than in Japan
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