Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (¥1,428) | ¥1,041 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (¥927) | ¥713 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (¥370) | ¥467 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (¥202) | ¥215 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (¥437) | ¥287 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (¥820) | ¥484 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (¥1,854) | ¥1,246 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (¥494) | ¥610 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (¥433) | ¥381 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (¥261) | ¥267 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (¥1,339) | ¥1,801 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.98 (¥370) | ¥223 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (¥162) | ¥242 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,931 (¥119,367) | ¥197,391 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,208 (¥74,647) | ¥112,128 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (¥28,924) | ¥15,296 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 797 (¥49,258) | ¥119,023 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 624 (¥38,592) | ¥92,673 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (¥15,321) | ¥11,742 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (¥5,884) | ¥3,714 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 399 (¥24,670) | ¥37,069 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (¥13,991) | ¥10,892 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (¥1,014) | ¥749 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (¥635) | ¥1,906 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (¥6,798) | ¥6,528 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (¥5,253) | ¥4,644 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (¥15,450) | ¥7,956 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (¥15,450) | ¥13,013 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (¥2,163,056) | ¥2,936,380 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (¥116) | ¥143 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (¥5,769) | ¥9,633 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (¥1,545) | ¥1,406 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (¥618) | ¥929 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (¥2,683) | ¥8,740 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 8 (¥494) | ¥554 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (¥618) | ¥669 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (¥1,039) | ¥525 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (¥297) | ¥218 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (¥560) | ¥251 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (¥1,638) | ¥2,654 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (¥7,124) | ¥3,633 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (¥1,854) | ¥3,165 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (¥2,781) | ¥15,347 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (¥9,081) | ¥6,734 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (¥762) | ¥809 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (¥494) | ¥511 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (¥358) | ¥509 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,454 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (¥124) | ¥26 | + 369% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (¥5,617) | ¥8,766 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (¥683) | ¥477 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,487 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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