Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 459% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 459% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (₨11,630) | ₨803 | + 1348% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (₨3,403) | ₨914 | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (₨1,691) | ₨390 | + 334% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (₨562) | ₨181 | + 210% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (₨1,608) | ₨287 | + 461% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₨1,124) | ₨155 | + 623% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (₨2,796) | ₨1,179 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (₨2,410) | ₨301 | + 699% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (₨1,044) | ₨102 | + 926% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (₨976) | ₨506 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (₨10,676) | ₨2,496 | + 328% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (₨1,259) | ₨286 | + 340% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (₨488) | ₨163 | + 199% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (₨401,587) | ₨142,068 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (₨141,312) | ₨74,167 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (₨88,074) | ₨26,937 | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (₨245,412) | ₨66,342 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (₨111,553) | ₨45,519 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (₨29,093) | ₨23,767 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (₨14,751) | ₨2,085 | + 607% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (₨111,064) | ₨71,589 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (₨50,543) | ₨29,245 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (₨4,851) | ₨1,517 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (₨1,285) | ₨6,532 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (₨18,437) | ₨3,995 | + 361% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (₨8,790) | ₨6,699 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (₨38,502) | ₨15,767 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (₨39,345) | ₨9,437 | + 317% | |
| Transportation | + 254% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 254% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (₨6,742,956) | ₨4,047,290 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (₨421) | ₨271 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (₨32,127) | ₨4,410 | + 629% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (₨879) | ₨503 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (₨3,124) | ₨953 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (₨13,966) | ₨3,299 | + 323% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (₨2,561) | ₨1,142 | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (₨1,160) | ₨967 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (₨2,802) | ₨899 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (₨1,537) | ₨431 | + 257% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (₨2,031) | ₨210 | + 866% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (₨4,361) | ₨2,628 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 274% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 274% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (₨14,368) | ₨2,918 | + 392% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (₨5,408) | ₨1,886 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,741 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (₨23,337) | ₨6,696 | + 249% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (₨3,213) | ₨1,274 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (₨1,803) | ₨683 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (₨736) | ₨763 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (₨177,661) | ₨68,087 | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (₨81) | ₨3.42 | + 2254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (₨19,222) | ₨3,517 | + 446% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (₨3,411) | ₨503 | + 578% | |
| TOTAL | + 251% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,096 prices entered by 537 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 251% more expensive than in Pakistan
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