Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 85% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (NZ$129) | NZ$22 | + 486% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (NZ$11) | NZ$14 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (NZ$2.58) | NZ$2.43 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (NZ$5.17) | NZ$8 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (NZ$4.06) | NZ$7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (NZ$24) | NZ$7 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (NZ$8) | NZ$4.24 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (NZ$3.11) | NZ$3.09 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (NZ$2.58) | NZ$5.32 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (NZ$15) | NZ$18 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (NZ$9) | NZ$3.54 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (NZ$2.58) | NZ$2.95 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 42% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (NZ$517) | NZ$3,203 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (NZ$689) | NZ$2,701 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (NZ$1,033) | NZ$272 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (NZ$861) | NZ$2,254 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (NZ$689) | NZ$1,806 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (NZ$138) | NZ$200 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (NZ$84) | NZ$81 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (NZ$689) | NZ$760 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (NZ$86) | NZ$287 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (NZ$15) | NZ$14 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (NZ$10) | NZ$28 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 16% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (NZ$112) | NZ$118 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (NZ$52) | NZ$77 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (NZ$156) | NZ$154 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (NZ$211) | NZ$203 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as 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$42,808) | NZ$38,250 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (NZ$2.26) | NZ$2.81 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | NZ$187 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 36% 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$12 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (NZ$26) | NZ$8 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (NZ$43) | NZ$57 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (NZ$15) | NZ$8 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (NZ$5.83) | NZ$5.55 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (NZ$15) | NZ$6 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (NZ$5.17) | NZ$3.32 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (NZ$9) | NZ$4.11 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (NZ$22) | NZ$34 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 4% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (NZ$86) | NZ$72 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (NZ$34) | NZ$38 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | NZ$205 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (NZ$121) | NZ$112 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (NZ$13) | NZ$17 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.29 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (NZ$2.58) | NZ$10 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (NZ$952) | NZ$797 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (NZ$0.43) | NZ$0.41 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (NZ$86) | NZ$74 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (NZ$12) | NZ$34 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,375 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in New Zealand
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