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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (NZ$21) | NZ$18 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (NZ$13) | NZ$12 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (NZ$5.35) | NZ$7 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (NZ$2.92) | NZ$2.05 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (NZ$12) | NZ$5.17 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (NZ$27) | NZ$6 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.05 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (NZ$6) | NZ$3.54 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (NZ$3.78) | NZ$5.11 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (NZ$19) | NZ$18 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 5.98 (NZ$5.34) | NZ$3.20 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (NZ$2.34) | NZ$2.19 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 34% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 1,931 (NZ$1,726) | NZ$2,752 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,208 (NZ$1,079) | NZ$2,053 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (NZ$418) | NZ$276 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 797 (NZ$712) | NZ$2,017 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 624 (NZ$558) | NZ$1,466 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (NZ$221) | NZ$196 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (NZ$85) | NZ$72 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 399 (NZ$357) | NZ$719 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (NZ$202) | NZ$241 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (NZ$15) | NZ$11 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (NZ$9) | NZ$23 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (NZ$98) | NZ$121 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (NZ$76) | NZ$77 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (NZ$223) | NZ$162 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (NZ$223) | NZ$186 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 39% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (NZ$31,268) | NZ$31,744 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (NZ$1.67) | NZ$2.20 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (NZ$83) | NZ$168 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (NZ$22) | NZ$12 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (NZ$9) | NZ$7 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (NZ$39) | NZ$51 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 8 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (NZ$9) | NZ$5.87 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (NZ$15) | NZ$6 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (NZ$4.29) | NZ$3.32 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (NZ$8) | NZ$4.05 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (NZ$24) | NZ$30 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 56% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (NZ$103) | NZ$57 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (NZ$27) | NZ$31 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (NZ$40) | NZ$199 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (NZ$131) | NZ$94 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (NZ$11) | NZ$15 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (NZ$7) | NZ$4.92 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (NZ$5.17) | NZ$9 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | NZ$696 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (NZ$1.79) | NZ$0.37 | + 388% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (NZ$81) | NZ$64 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (NZ$10) | NZ$31 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,648 prices entered by 339 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in New Zealand
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