Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 66% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (€38) | €18 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €11 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.48) | €5.41 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.82) | €1.32 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.22) | €4.69 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.65) | €3.11 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €2.32 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.39) | €1.61 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.16) | €1.53 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€35) | €7 | + 428% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.08) | €3.23 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.58) | €1.52 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 37% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,302) | €2,030 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€458) | €1,714 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€286) | €258 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€796) | €1,451 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€362) | €1,171 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€94) | €153 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€48) | €39 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€360) | €323 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€164) | €152 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €13 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.17) | €19 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€60) | €77 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€29) | €33 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€125) | €89 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€128) | €115 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€21,867) | €27,526 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.37) | €1.90 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€104) | €92 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.85) | €3.59 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€45) | €46 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €4.68 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.76) | €5.07 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €5.20 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.98) | €2.21 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €3.04 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €24 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€47) | €50 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€18) | €24 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€76) | €73 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€10) | €14 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.85) | €3.49 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.39) | €5.40 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€576) | €583 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.08 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€62) | €39 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €8 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 993 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Netherlands
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