Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (¥1,339) | ¥941 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (¥915) | ¥695 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (¥443) | ¥426 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (¥166) | ¥203 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (¥354) | ¥244 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (¥279) | ¥653 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (¥697) | ¥888 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (¥528) | ¥792 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (¥213) | ¥389 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (¥624) | ¥306 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (¥971) | ¥1,351 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (¥353) | ¥185 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (¥250) | ¥246 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (¥237,315) | ¥295,978 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (¥96,965) | ¥169,167 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (¥21,476) | ¥25,258 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (¥149,513) | ¥144,655 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (¥53,392) | ¥80,593 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (¥31,305) | ¥13,235 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (¥4,067) | ¥4,060 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (¥36,561) | ¥55,604 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (¥28,688) | ¥10,692 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (¥1,053) | ¥778 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (¥689) | ¥2,599 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (¥7,249) | ¥6,849 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (¥5,835) | ¥4,780 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (¥10,729) | ¥8,249 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (¥14,475) | ¥12,511 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (¥2,937,957) | ¥2,585,890 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (¥109) | ¥135 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (¥6,454) | ¥10,445 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (¥569) | ¥1,225 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (¥1,940) | ¥1,626 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (¥3,094) | ¥6,148 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (¥856) | ¥812 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥420) | ¥655 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (¥620) | ¥501 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (¥343) | ¥170 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (¥327) | ¥229 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (¥2,068) | ¥2,983 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (¥4,124) | ¥3,633 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (¥1,859) | ¥3,657 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (¥7,976) | ¥6,422 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (¥971) | ¥1,122 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (¥412) | ¥445 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (¥425) | ¥556 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (¥65,360) | ¥52,544 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (¥30) | ¥40 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (¥6,426) | ¥9,497 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (¥771) | ¥525 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 849 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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