Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 33% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (€12) | €14 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€8) | €8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (€3.23) | €4.16 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (€1.76) | €1.09 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (€3.81) | €3.47 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (€7) | €2.24 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (€16) | €5.62 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€4.31) | €2.21 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.77) | €1.85 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (€2.28) | €1.30 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.98 (€3.22) | €2.37 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (€1.41) | €1.20 | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,931 (€1,040) | €1,807 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,208 (€651) | €1,375 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (€252) | €153 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 797 (€429) | €1,077 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 624 (€336) | €798 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (€134) | €121 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (€51) | €30 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 399 (€215) | €530 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (€122) | €158 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (€5.54) | €14 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (€59) | €85 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (€46) | €34 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (€135) | €89 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (€135) | €115 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 38% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (€18,854) | €26,993 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (€1.01) | €1.64 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (€50) | €89 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 55% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (€13) | €2.35 | + 472% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (€5.39) | €13 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (€23) | €25 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 8 (€4.31) | €3.16 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€5.39) | €2.97 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €2.85 | + 218% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (€2.59) | €1.62 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (€4.88) | €1.96 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €26 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 77% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (€62) | €41 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (€16) | €23 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (€24) | €82 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (€79) | €60 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (€7) | €9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (€4.31) | €3.01 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (€3.12) | €4.96 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €436 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (€1.08) | €0.12 | + 832% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (€49) | €34 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (€5.96) | €7 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,934 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Netherlands
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