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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Panama
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 35% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (13 B/.) | 14 B/. | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (8 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (3.39 B/.) | 4.34 B/. | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (1.85 B/.) | 1.80 B/. | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (4.01 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (8 B/.) | 3.02 B/. | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (17 B/.) | 5.19 B/. | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (4.53 B/.) | 3.40 B/. | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (3.96 B/.) | 2.93 B/. | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (2.40 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (12 B/.) | 9 B/. | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 5.98 (3.39 B/.) | 2.31 B/. | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (1.48 B/.) | 1.18 B/. | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 1,931 (1,094 B/.) | 1,502 B/. | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,208 (684 B/.) | 933 B/. | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (265 B/.) | 130 B/. | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 797 (451 B/.) | 1,011 B/. | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 624 (354 B/.) | 682 B/. | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (140 B/.) | 97 B/. | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (54 B/.) | 31 B/. | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 399 (226 B/.) | 364 B/. | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (128 B/.) | 106 B/. | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (9 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (5.82 B/.) | 5.44 B/. | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (62 B/.) | 59 B/. | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (48 B/.) | 32 B/. | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (142 B/.) | 78 B/. | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (142 B/.) | 85 B/. | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (19,824 B/.) | 22,011 B/. | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (1.06 B/.) | 0.81 B/. | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (53 B/.) | 35 B/. | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (14 B/.) | 7 B/. | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (5.66 B/.) | 32 B/. | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (25 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 8 (4.53 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (5.66 B/.) | 4.34 B/. | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (10 B/.) | 6 B/. | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (2.72 B/.) | 3.05 B/. | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (5.13 B/.) | 2.98 B/. | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (15 B/.) | 16 B/. | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (65 B/.) | 41 B/. | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (17 B/.) | 13 B/. | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (25 B/.) | 44 B/. | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (83 B/.) | 64 B/. | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (7 B/.) | 9 B/. | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (4.53 B/.) | 4.22 B/. | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (3.28 B/.) | 2.94 B/. | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 536 B/. | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28 B/. | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 97 (55 B/.) | 47 B/. | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (6 B/.) | 5.57 B/. | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,095 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 16% more expensive than in Panama
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