Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 51% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (kr 810) | kr 198 | + 310% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (kr 70) | kr 126 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (kr 43) | kr 71 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (kr 16) | kr 21 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (kr 32) | kr 48 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (kr 25) | kr 35 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (kr 151) | kr 62 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (kr 48) | kr 31 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (kr 20) | kr 20 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (kr 16) | kr 29 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (kr 97) | kr 175 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (kr 54) | kr 37 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (kr 16) | kr 24 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 47% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (kr 3,241) | kr 20,123 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (kr 4,321) | kr 14,311 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (kr 6,482) | kr 4,256 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (kr 5,401) | kr 12,032 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (kr 4,321) | kr 8,620 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (kr 864) | kr 1,141 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (kr 524) | kr 390 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (kr 4,321) | kr 4,523 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (kr 540) | kr 2,693 | - 80% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (kr 96) | kr 94 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (kr 63) | kr 496 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 32% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (kr 702) | kr 1,041 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (kr 324) | kr 542 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (kr 981) | kr 1,259 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (kr 1,323) | kr 1,496 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (kr 268,529) | kr 375,275 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (kr 14) | kr 20 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | kr 796 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (kr 52) | kr 66 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (kr 162) | kr 116 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (kr 270) | kr 393 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (kr 92) | kr 45 | + 106% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (kr 37) | kr 42 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (kr 92) | kr 41 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (kr 32) | kr 26 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (kr 54) | kr 25 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (kr 135) | kr 496 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 21% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (kr 540) | kr 673 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (kr 216) | kr 257 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 1,389 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (kr 756) | kr 1,431 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (kr 81) | kr 167 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (kr 38) | kr 50 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (kr 16) | kr 95 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (kr 5,974) | kr 5,902 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (kr 2.71) | kr 1.34 | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (kr 540) | kr 523 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (kr 78) | kr 135 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 708 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
Exchange rate:
5.401
NOK
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Norway
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