Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
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Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 96% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (¥2,087) | ¥1,019 | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (¥1,768) | ¥764 | + 131% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (¥879) | ¥514 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (¥292) | ¥215 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (¥836) | ¥319 | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (¥584) | ¥625 | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (¥1,453) | ¥1,190 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (¥1,252) | ¥545 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (¥543) | ¥410 | + 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (¥507) | ¥292 | + 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (¥5,547) | ¥1,440 | + 285% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (¥654) | ¥204 | + 221% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (¥254) | ¥176 | + 44% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (¥208,663) | ¥221,430 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (¥73,425) | ¥111,860 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (¥45,763) | ¥20,251 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (¥127,515) | ¥190,034 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (¥57,962) | ¥84,192 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (¥15,116) | ¥28,514 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (¥7,665) | ¥3,357 | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (¥57,708) | ¥52,125 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (¥26,262) | ¥15,714 | + 67% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (¥2,521) | ¥1,018 | + 148% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (¥668) | ¥1,314 | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (¥9,580) | ¥8,530 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (¥4,567) | ¥4,983 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (¥20,005) | ¥9,702 | + 106% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (¥20,443) | ¥11,426 | + 79% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 57% 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 (¥3,503,614) | ¥2,882,200 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (¥250) | ¥170 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (¥16,693) | ¥9,799 | + 70% | |
Personal Care | + 3% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Japan | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (¥457) | ¥1,555 | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (¥1,623) | ¥2,993 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (¥7,257) | ¥6,000 | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (¥1,331) | ¥1,706 | - 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (¥603) | ¥842 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (¥1,456) | ¥600 | + 143% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (¥799) | ¥192 | + 317% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (¥1,055) | ¥203 | + 419% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (¥2,266) | ¥4,236 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (¥7,466) | ¥5,211 | + 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (¥2,810) | ¥3,676 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,122 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (¥12,126) | ¥8,391 | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (¥1,586) | ¥961 | + 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (¥937) | ¥499 | + 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (¥383) | ¥656 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,754 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (¥42) | ¥52 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (¥9,988) | ¥8,705 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (¥1,772) | ¥564 | + 214% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 730 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 34% more expensive than in Japan
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