Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 43% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (kr 441) | kr 215 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (kr 129) | kr 125 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (kr 64) | kr 69 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (kr 21) | kr 22 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (kr 61) | kr 58 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (kr 43) | kr 41 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (kr 106) | kr 58 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (kr 91) | kr 30 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (kr 40) | kr 21 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (kr 37) | kr 32 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (kr 405) | kr 166 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (kr 48) | kr 42 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (kr 19) | kr 31 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 33% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (kr 15,234) | kr 21,907 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (kr 5,361) | kr 16,486 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (kr 3,341) | kr 2,399 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (kr 9,310) | kr 13,239 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (kr 4,232) | kr 10,736 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (kr 1,104) | kr 1,490 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (kr 560) | kr 439 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (kr 4,213) | kr 4,844 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (kr 1,917) | kr 3,383 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (kr 184) | kr 98 | + 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (kr 49) | kr 413 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (kr 699) | kr 839 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (kr 333) | kr 421 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (kr 1,461) | kr 1,012 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (kr 1,493) | kr 1,096 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (kr 255,792) | kr 401,253 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (kr 16) | kr 22 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (kr 1,219) | kr 839 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (kr 33) | kr 107 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (kr 118) | kr 185 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (kr 530) | kr 544 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (kr 97) | kr 56 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (kr 44) | kr 42 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (kr 106) | kr 55 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (kr 58) | kr 27 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (kr 77) | kr 31 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (kr 165) | kr 420 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (kr 545) | kr 935 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (kr 205) | kr 313 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr 1,645 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (kr 885) | kr 1,062 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (kr 122) | kr 168 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (kr 68) | kr 46 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (kr 28) | kr 100 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (kr 6,739) | kr 5,285 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (kr 3.06) | kr 1.05 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (kr 729) | kr 432 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (kr 129) | kr 145 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 645 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Norway
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