Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 85% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (40 B/.) | 18 B/. | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (12 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (5.83 B/.) | 3.95 B/. | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (1.94 B/.) | 1.64 B/. | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (5.55 B/.) | 2.92 B/. | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (3.88 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (10 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (8 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (3.60 B/.) | 2.06 B/. | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (3.37 B/.) | 1.37 B/. | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (37 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (4.34 B/.) | 2.52 B/. | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (1.68 B/.) | 1.89 B/. | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (1,386 B/.) | 1,424 B/. | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (488 B/.) | 830 B/. | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (304 B/.) | 114 B/. | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (847 B/.) | 937 B/. | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (385 B/.) | 863 B/. | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (100 B/.) | 92 B/. | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (51 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (383 B/.) | 431 B/. | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (174 B/.) | 99 B/. | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (17 B/.) | 8 B/. | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (4.43 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 30% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (64 B/.) | 43 B/. | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (30 B/.) | 29 B/. | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (133 B/.) | 79 B/. | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (136 B/.) | 83 B/. | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 89% 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 (23,264 B/.) | 22,953 B/. | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (1.45 B/.) | 1.46 B/. | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (111 B/.) | 40 B/. | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 11% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (3.03 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (11 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (48 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (9 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (4.00 B/.) | 4.44 B/. | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (10 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (5.30 B/.) | 3.61 B/. | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (7 B/.) | 3.54 B/. | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (15 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Panama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (50 B/.) | 28 B/. | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (19 B/.) | 12 B/. | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 34 B/. | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (81 B/.) | 57 B/. | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (11 B/.) | 11 B/. | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (6 B/.) | 5.46 B/. | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (2.54 B/.) | 2.82 B/. | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (613 B/.) | 632 B/. | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (0.28 B/.) | 0.50 B/. | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (66 B/.) | 46 B/. | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (12 B/.) | 5.70 B/. | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 949 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 39% more expensive than in Panama
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