Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (kr 112) | kr 221 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (kr 76) | kr 130 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (kr 37) | kr 74 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (kr 14) | kr 21 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (kr 30) | kr 54 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (kr 23) | kr 36 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (kr 58) | kr 69 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (kr 44) | kr 33 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (kr 18) | kr 25 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (kr 52) | kr 32 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (kr 81) | kr 175 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (kr 29) | kr 39 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (kr 21) | kr 18 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 11% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (kr 19,779) | kr 18,745 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (kr 8,082) | kr 14,145 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (kr 1,790) | kr 1,583 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (kr 12,461) | kr 13,490 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (kr 4,450) | kr 10,823 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (kr 2,609) | kr 1,025 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (kr 339) | kr 328 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (kr 3,047) | kr 4,308 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (kr 2,391) | kr 1,877 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (kr 88) | kr 119 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (kr 57) | kr 273 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (kr 604) | kr 807 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (kr 486) | kr 383 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (kr 894) | kr 843 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (kr 1,206) | kr 1,702 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (kr 244,864) | kr 349,273 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (kr 9) | kr 16 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (kr 538) | kr 772 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 24% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (kr 47) | kr 97 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (kr 162) | kr 169 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (kr 258) | kr 472 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (kr 71) | kr 55 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (kr 35) | kr 47 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (kr 52) | kr 62 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (kr 29) | kr 24 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (kr 27) | kr 24 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (kr 172) | kr 447 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 22% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (kr 344) | kr 469 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (kr 155) | kr 282 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 1,126 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (kr 665) | kr 785 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (kr 81) | kr 146 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (kr 34) | kr 45 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (kr 35) | kr 90 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (kr 5,447) | kr 4,995 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (kr 2.47) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (kr 536) | kr 497 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (kr 64) | kr 138 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 743 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 22% cheaper than in Norway
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