- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (¥611) | ¥1,060 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (¥1,283) | ¥668 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (¥495) | ¥489 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (¥218) | ¥205 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (¥357) | ¥304 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥805 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (¥611) | ¥1,035 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (¥183) | ¥757 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (¥489) | ¥427 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (¥489) | ¥292 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (¥833) | ¥1,706 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (¥458) | ¥200 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (¥61) | ¥203 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 85% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥246,413 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (¥183,331) | ¥141,665 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (¥48,888) | ¥19,065 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (¥488,882) | ¥129,819 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (¥91,665) | ¥88,209 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (¥14,514) | ¥13,050 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (¥12,222) | ¥4,177 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (¥61,110) | ¥59,797 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (¥24,886) | ¥18,392 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (¥1,076) | ¥848 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (¥735) | ¥2,575 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 675% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 675% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (¥36,666) | ¥8,514 | + 331% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (¥48,888) | ¥4,244 | + 1052% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (¥18,333) | ¥8,631 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (¥48,888) | ¥13,887 | + 252% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (¥1,466,646) | ¥2,423,970 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (¥611) | ¥137 | + 346% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,169 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (¥1,528) | ¥1,229 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (¥1,222) | ¥998 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (¥4,583) | ¥4,043 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (¥733) | ¥491 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (¥535) | ¥659 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥428) | ¥499 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (¥92) | ¥124 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (¥122) | ¥248 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (¥917) | ¥3,314 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (¥1,283) | ¥4,543 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (¥2,200) | ¥3,386 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (¥3,056) | ¥10,226 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (¥4,583) | ¥7,804 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (¥1,833) | ¥918 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (¥1,039) | ¥479 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (¥458) | ¥573 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥53,237 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (¥79) | ¥44 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (¥4,889) | ¥11,808 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (¥611) | ¥546 | + 12% | |
| 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 2,511 prices entered by 407 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 61% more expensive than in Japan
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