Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (¥1,992) | ¥1,013 | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (¥1,687) | ¥808 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (¥518) | ¥613 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (¥279) | ¥220 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (¥507) | ¥323 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (¥558) | ¥613 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (¥1,387) | ¥1,107 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (¥597) | ¥766 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (¥518) | ¥468 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (¥484) | ¥304 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (¥5,295) | ¥1,290 | + 311% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (¥624) | ¥218 | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (¥159) | ¥191 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (¥139,343) | ¥365,082 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (¥71,698) | ¥197,136 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (¥43,679) | ¥19,132 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (¥79,664) | ¥156,916 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (¥59,748) | ¥102,459 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (¥14,428) | ¥8,349 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (¥7,316) | ¥4,448 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (¥55,080) | ¥74,559 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (¥25,066) | ¥25,414 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (¥2,406) | ¥1,338 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (¥1,195) | ¥2,815 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (¥9,143) | ¥8,708 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (¥4,359) | ¥5,103 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (¥19,094) | ¥9,892 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (¥19,512) | ¥12,189 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 68% 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 (¥3,344,059) | ¥3,007,320 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (¥239) | ¥174 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (¥15,933) | ¥8,198 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (¥436) | ¥2,133 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (¥1,549) | ¥2,551 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (¥6,926) | ¥6,000 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (¥1,270) | ¥1,337 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥575) | ¥930 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (¥1,389) | ¥622 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (¥762) | ¥224 | + 240% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (¥1,007) | ¥188 | + 437% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (¥2,163) | ¥4,604 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (¥7,126) | ¥4,908 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (¥2,682) | ¥3,881 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (¥11,573) | ¥8,269 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (¥1,514) | ¥1,244 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (¥894) | ¥547 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (¥365) | ¥674 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (¥40) | ¥52 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (¥9,533) | ¥9,530 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (¥1,692) | ¥602 | + 181% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 452 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Japan
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