Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 144% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (84,166 Gs) | 58,534 Gs | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (57,490 Gs) | 30,419 Gs | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (27,863 Gs) | 9,261 Gs | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (10,408 Gs) | 5,224 Gs | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (22,273 Gs) | 11,637 Gs | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (17,535 Gs) | 8,501 Gs | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (43,805 Gs) | 13,549 Gs | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (33,171 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (13,419 Gs) | 6,914 Gs | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (39,252 Gs) | 5,394 Gs | + 628% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (61,017 Gs) | 32,595 Gs | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (22,189 Gs) | 10,669 Gs | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (15,742 Gs) | 2,839 Gs | + 455% | |
| Housing | + 197% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 197% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (14,918,721 Gs) | 5,169,570 Gs | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (6,095,696 Gs) | 1,946,370 Gs | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (1,350,082 Gs) | 317,195 Gs | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (9,399,087 Gs) | 3,215,610 Gs | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (3,356,447 Gs) | 1,850,250 Gs | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (1,967,992 Gs) | 322,395 Gs | + 510% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (255,679 Gs) | 83,425 Gs | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (2,298,401 Gs) | 1,918,290 Gs | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (1,803,454 Gs) | 971,002 Gs | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (66,179 Gs) | 21,880 Gs | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (43,323 Gs) | 26,821 Gs | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 101% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (455,716 Gs) | 241,003 Gs | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (366,803 Gs) | 186,830 Gs | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (674,454 Gs) | 440,088 Gs | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (909,946 Gs) | 214,873 Gs | + 323% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 114% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (184,693,888 Gs) | 70,819,800 Gs | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (6,860 Gs) | 5,703 Gs | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (405,744 Gs) | 152,324 Gs | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 120% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (35,799 Gs) | 25,139 Gs | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (121,967 Gs) | 31,726 Gs | + 284% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (194,504 Gs) | 121,329 Gs | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (53,784 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (26,408 Gs) | 15,374 Gs | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (38,967 Gs) | 20,772 Gs | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (21,567 Gs) | 7,176 Gs | + 201% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (20,544 Gs) | 9,663 Gs | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (130,028 Gs) | 43,259 Gs | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 78% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (259,235 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (116,863 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 115,724 Gs | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (501,419 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (61,017 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (25,912 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (26,699 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | + 146% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (4,108,862 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1,864 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (403,965 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (48,485 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | + 346% | |
| TOTAL | + 136% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 838 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 136% more expensive than in Paraguay
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