Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Mexico
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Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 113% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (Mex$ 708) | Mex$ 267 | + 166% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 148 | + 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 67 | + 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 26 | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 45 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 26 | + 167% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 84 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 48 | + 206% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 32 | + 100% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 28 | + 110% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (Mex$ 650) | Mex$ 257 | + 153% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 34 | + 124% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (Mex$ 24,457) | Mex$ 20,891 | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (Mex$ 8,606) | Mex$ 10,405 | - 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (Mex$ 5,364) | Mex$ 1,045 | + 413% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (Mex$ 14,946) | Mex$ 12,954 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (Mex$ 6,794) | Mex$ 6,806 | - 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (Mex$ 1,772) | Mex$ 710 | + 149% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 398 | + 126% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (Mex$ 6,764) | Mex$ 6,725 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (Mex$ 3,078) | Mex$ 2,526 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 116 | + 154% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 124 | - 37% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (Mex$ 1,123) | Mex$ 969 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 712 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (Mex$ 2,345) | Mex$ 1,696 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (Mex$ 2,396) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 90% | |
Transportation | + 125% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 125% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (Mex$ 410,659) | Mex$ 386,961 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (Mex$ 1,957) | Mex$ 543 | + 260% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 92 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 221 | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 589 | + 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 76 | + 105% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 57 | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 67 | + 154% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 38 | + 146% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 34 | + 264% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (Mex$ 266) | Mex$ 246 | + 8% | |
Entertainment | + 59% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 59% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 363 | + 141% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 156 | + 111% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 724 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (Mex$ 1,421) | Mex$ 768 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 164 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 80 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 45 | - 0% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (Mex$ 10,820) | Mex$ 11,670 | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (Mex$ 4.91) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 120% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (Mex$ 1,171) | Mex$ 883 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 78 | + 166% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |

These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 81% more expensive than in Mexico
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