Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to New Zealand
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (NZ$18) | NZ$19 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (NZ$12) | NZ$12 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (NZ$5.98) | NZ$7 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (NZ$2.23) | NZ$2.02 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (NZ$4.78) | NZ$7 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (NZ$3.76) | NZ$8 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.21 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (NZ$2.88) | NZ$3.30 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (NZ$8) | NZ$5.71 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (NZ$13) | NZ$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (NZ$4.76) | NZ$3.58 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (NZ$3.38) | NZ$2.38 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 11% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (NZ$3,200) | NZ$2,767 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (NZ$1,308) | NZ$2,265 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (NZ$290) | NZ$285 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (NZ$2,016) | NZ$2,391 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (NZ$720) | NZ$1,848 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (NZ$422) | NZ$173 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (NZ$55) | NZ$70 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (NZ$493) | NZ$842 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (NZ$387) | NZ$272 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (NZ$14) | NZ$16 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (NZ$9) | NZ$29 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (NZ$98) | NZ$136 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (NZ$79) | NZ$63 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (NZ$145) | NZ$167 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (NZ$195) | NZ$253 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 32% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (NZ$39,618) | NZ$38,578 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (NZ$1.47) | NZ$2.09 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (NZ$87) | NZ$155 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (NZ$8) | NZ$14 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (NZ$26) | NZ$5.94 | + 340% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (NZ$42) | NZ$57 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (NZ$12) | NZ$8 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (NZ$5.66) | NZ$5.83 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (NZ$8) | NZ$6 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (NZ$4.63) | NZ$3.27 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (NZ$4.41) | NZ$4.60 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (NZ$28) | NZ$33 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 20% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (NZ$56) | NZ$62 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (NZ$25) | NZ$35 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$265 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (NZ$108) | NZ$110 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (NZ$13) | NZ$18 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (NZ$5.56) | NZ$4.99 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (NZ$5.73) | NZ$12 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (NZ$881) | NZ$749 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (NZ$0.40) | NZ$0.60 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (NZ$87) | NZ$75 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (NZ$10) | NZ$33 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 860 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in New Zealand
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