Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (NZ$24) | NZ$26 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (NZ$20) | NZ$16 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (NZ$3.31) | NZ$2.35 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (NZ$6) | NZ$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (NZ$16) | NZ$9 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.97 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (NZ$6) | NZ$3.45 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (NZ$5.74) | NZ$6 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (NZ$63) | NZ$19 | + 233% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.62 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (NZ$1.89) | NZ$2.24 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (NZ$1,652) | NZ$3,315 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (NZ$850) | NZ$2,559 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (NZ$518) | NZ$203 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (NZ$944) | NZ$2,476 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (NZ$708) | NZ$1,943 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (NZ$171) | NZ$169 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (NZ$87) | NZ$78 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (NZ$653) | NZ$679 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (NZ$297) | NZ$194 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (NZ$29) | NZ$21 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (NZ$14) | NZ$39 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (NZ$108) | NZ$143 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (NZ$52) | NZ$92 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (NZ$226) | NZ$207 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (NZ$231) | NZ$194 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (NZ$39,646) | NZ$48,326 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (NZ$2.83) | NZ$2.77 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (NZ$189) | NZ$161 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (NZ$5.17) | NZ$18 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (NZ$18) | NZ$5.00 | + 267% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (NZ$82) | NZ$69 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (NZ$15) | NZ$12 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (NZ$7) | NZ$5.66 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (NZ$16) | NZ$8 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (NZ$9) | NZ$3.04 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (NZ$12) | NZ$3.30 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (NZ$26) | NZ$36 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (NZ$84) | NZ$65 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (NZ$32) | NZ$38 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$251 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (NZ$137) | NZ$112 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (NZ$18) | NZ$19 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (NZ$11) | NZ$5.69 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (NZ$4.33) | NZ$13 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$1,174 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (NZ$0.47) | NZ$0.51 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (NZ$113) | NZ$71 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (NZ$20) | NZ$42 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 376 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 02, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in New Zealand
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