Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Netherlands
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Food | + 117% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 117% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (€79) | €15 | + 440% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (€7) | €9 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€4.24) | €4.24 | - 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (€1.59) | €1.02 | + 56% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€3.18) | €4.17 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.50) | €2.47 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (€15) | €5.48 | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.73) | €2.65 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€1.91) | €1.53 | + 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (€1.59) | €1.22 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (€10) | €6 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (€5.30) | €3.13 | + 69% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (€1.59) | €1.51 | + 6% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (€318) | €2,113 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (€424) | €1,613 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (€636) | €290 | + 119% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€530) | €1,335 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (€424) | €1,103 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (€85) | €128 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (€51) | €41 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (€424) | €359 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (€53) | €114 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€9) | €14 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 22% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (€69) | €91 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (€32) | €46 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€96) | €94 | + 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€130) | €144 | - 10% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 11% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€26,340) | €28,397 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.39) | €2.02 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €87 | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€5.11) | €3.40 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €14 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (€26) | €56 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €5.40 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.59) | €3.38 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.14 | + 117% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (€3.18) | €1.71 | + 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (€5.30) | €2.02 | + 162% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (€13) | €24 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (€53) | €57 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (€21) | €24 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €185 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (€74) | €71 | + 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.71) | €3.22 | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (€1.59) | €4.99 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€586) | €531 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.27) | €0.14 | + 92% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (€53) | €40 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Netherlands
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