- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (¥610) | ¥1,006 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (¥1,281) | ¥711 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6.00 (¥366) | ¥445 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (¥217) | ¥198 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (¥356) | ¥270 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥689 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (¥610) | ¥889 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (¥183) | ¥637 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (¥488) | ¥430 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (¥488) | ¥262 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (¥831) | ¥1,549 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (¥457) | ¥212 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (¥61) | ¥195 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 97% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥242,113 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (¥182,939) | ¥121,422 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (¥48,784) | ¥21,895 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (¥487,837) | ¥116,929 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (¥91,469) | ¥79,022 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (¥14,483) | ¥12,611 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (¥12,196) | ¥4,156 | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (¥60,980) | ¥55,558 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (¥24,832) | ¥16,830 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (¥1,074) | ¥693 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (¥733) | ¥1,827 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 701% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 701% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (¥36,588) | ¥7,207 | + 408% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (¥48,784) | ¥4,012 | + 1116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (¥18,294) | ¥8,544 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (¥48,784) | ¥15,007 | + 225% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (¥1,463,511) | ¥2,657,440 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (¥610) | ¥147 | + 316% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 120 (¥7,318) | ¥11,877 | - 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 25 (¥1,524) | ¥1,278 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (¥1,220) | ¥1,016 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (¥4,573) | ¥4,123 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (¥732) | ¥630 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (¥534) | ¥711 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥427) | ¥484 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (¥91) | ¥145 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (¥122) | ¥213 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (¥915) | ¥2,946 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (¥1,281) | ¥4,119 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (¥2,195) | ¥3,373 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (¥3,049) | ¥12,005 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (¥4,573) | ¥8,157 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (¥1,829) | ¥903 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (¥1,037) | ¥498 | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (¥457) | ¥551 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (¥79) | ¥56 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (¥4,878) | ¥10,056 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (¥610) | ¥474 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,833 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in Japan
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