- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (¥635) | ¥1,037 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (¥1,334) | ¥692 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (¥514) | ¥436 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (¥227) | ¥203 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (¥371) | ¥287 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥777 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (¥635) | ¥927 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (¥191) | ¥688 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (¥508) | ¥416 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (¥508) | ¥277 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (¥866) | ¥1,538 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (¥476) | ¥199 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (¥64) | ¥198 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 110% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ¥223,053 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (¥190,589) | ¥126,664 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (¥50,824) | ¥21,159 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (¥508,237) | ¥113,754 | + 347% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (¥95,295) | ¥74,885 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (¥15,088) | ¥12,611 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (¥12,706) | ¥4,094 | + 210% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (¥63,530) | ¥55,558 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (¥25,871) | ¥16,830 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (¥1,119) | ¥693 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (¥764) | ¥1,849 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 752% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 752% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (¥38,118) | ¥6,923 | + 451% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (¥50,824) | ¥4,215 | + 1106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (¥19,059) | ¥8,395 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (¥50,824) | ¥13,972 | + 264% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 56% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (¥1,524,712) | ¥2,590,890 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (¥635) | ¥145 | + 338% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (¥1,588) | ¥1,278 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (¥1,271) | ¥1,016 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (¥4,765) | ¥3,622 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (¥762) | ¥612 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (¥556) | ¥707 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥445) | ¥455 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (¥95) | ¥137 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (¥127) | ¥217 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (¥953) | ¥2,939 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (¥1,334) | ¥4,071 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (¥2,287) | ¥3,365 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (¥3,176) | ¥14,181 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (¥4,765) | ¥7,768 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (¥1,906) | ¥964 | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (¥1,080) | ¥487 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (¥476) | ¥586 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (¥83) | ¥56 | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (¥5,082) | ¥10,339 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (¥635) | ¥468 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,963 prices entered by 332 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 73% more expensive than in Japan
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