Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 89% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (RM62) | RM24 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (RM52) | RM19 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (RM16) | RM10 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (RM9) | RM8 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (RM16) | RM13 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (RM17) | RM7 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (RM43) | RM25 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (RM18) | RM13 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (RM16) | RM5.59 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (RM15) | RM13 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (RM164) | RM81 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (RM19) | RM5.78 | + 234% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (RM4.93) | RM4.49 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 55% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (RM4,308) | RM3,620 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (RM2,216) | RM2,320 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (RM1,350) | RM332 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (RM2,463) | RM2,175 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (RM1,847) | RM1,382 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (RM446) | RM163 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (RM226) | RM105 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (RM1,703) | RM1,432 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (RM775) | RM418 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (RM74) | RM27 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (RM37) | RM37 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (RM283) | RM243 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (RM135) | RM150 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (RM590) | RM338 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (RM603) | RM319 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 231% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 231% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (RM103,375) | RM153,476 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (RM7) | RM2.34 | + 216% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (RM493) | RM51 | + 865% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 84% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (RM13) | RM16 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (RM48) | RM34 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (RM214) | RM92 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (RM39) | RM26 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (RM18) | RM14 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (RM43) | RM15 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (RM24) | RM8 | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (RM31) | RM14 | + 125% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (RM67) | RM35 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 60% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (RM220) | RM113 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (RM83) | RM38 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | RM360 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (RM358) | RM194 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (RM47) | RM38 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (RM28) | RM14 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (RM11) | RM23 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | RM2,135 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (RM1.24) | RM0.50 | + 147% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (RM295) | RM199 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (RM52) | RM18 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 645 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 93% more expensive than in Malaysia
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