Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 42% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (13 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (4.18 B/.) | 2.65 B/. | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (1.56 B/.) | 1.40 B/. | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (3.34 B/.) | 2.77 B/. | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (2.63 B/.) | 2.60 B/. | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (7 B/.) | 5.99 B/. | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (4.97 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (2.01 B/.) | 2.03 B/. | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (5.89 B/.) | 1.02 B/. | + 478% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (9 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (3.33 B/.) | 2.20 B/. | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (2.36 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 50% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (2,237 B/.) | 1,285 B/. | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (914 B/.) | 919 B/. | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (202 B/.) | 109 B/. | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (1,409 B/.) | 856 B/. | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (503 B/.) | 673 B/. | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (295 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 273% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (38 B/.) | 40 B/. | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (345 B/.) | 389 B/. | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (270 B/.) | 101 B/. | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (10 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (6 B/.) | 5.37 B/. | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 51% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (68 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (55 B/.) | 38 B/. | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (101 B/.) | 68 B/. | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (136 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 35% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (27,696 B/.) | 20,866 B/. | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (1.03 B/.) | 0.70 B/. | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (61 B/.) | 44 B/. | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (5.37 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (18 B/.) | 19 B/. | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (29 B/.) | 37 B/. | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (8 B/.) | 3.83 B/. | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (3.96 B/.) | 3.02 B/. | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (5.84 B/.) | 5.59 B/. | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (3.23 B/.) | 2.62 B/. | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (3.08 B/.) | 2.90 B/. | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (19 B/.) | 14 B/. | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (39 B/.) | 30 B/. | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (18 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 39 B/. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (75 B/.) | 54 B/. | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (9 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (3.89 B/.) | 4.62 B/. | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (4.00 B/.) | 3.92 B/. | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (616 B/.) | 537 B/. | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.28 B/.) | 0.34 B/. | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (61 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (7 B/.) | 5.35 B/. | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 738 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 37% more expensive than in Panama
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