Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Panama
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Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 66% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (14 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (12 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (5.89 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (1.96 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | + 13% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (5.60 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (3.92 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (10 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (8 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (3.64 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (3.40 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | + 258% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (37 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 239% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (4.39 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (1.70 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | + 34% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (1,399 B/.) | 1,244 B/. | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (492 B/.) | 790 B/. | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (307 B/.) | 115 B/. | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (855 B/.) | 755 B/. | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (389 B/.) | 507 B/. | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (101 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (51 B/.) | 36 B/. | + 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (387 B/.) | 308 B/. | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (176 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (17 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 128% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (4.48 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 56% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 20% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (64 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (31 B/.) | 33 B/. | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (134 B/.) | 87 B/. | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (137 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 73% | |
Transportation | + 164% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 164% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (23,498 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (1.68 B/.) | 1.08 B/. | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (112 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 343% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (3.06 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (11 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (49 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (9 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (4.04 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (10 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (5.36 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | + 100% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (7 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | + 160% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (15 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 1% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (50 B/.) | 34 B/. | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (19 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 36 B/. | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (81 B/.) | 58 B/. | + 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (11 B/.) | 10 B/. | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (6 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (2.57 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 663 B/. | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.28 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (67 B/.) | 49 B/. | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (12 B/.) | 5.65 B/. | + 110% | |
TOTAL | + 59% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 477 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 59% more expensive than in Panama
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