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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 89% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (€12) | €9 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€8) | €6 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (€3.16) | €2.89 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (€1.72) | €0.65 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (€3.73) | €2.15 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (€7) | €1.57 | + 346% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (€16) | €4.48 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€4.22) | €1.44 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.69) | €0.99 | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (€2.23) | €0.98 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (€11) | €6 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 5.98 (€3.15) | €1.94 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (€1.38) | €0.75 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 1,931 (€1,018) | €1,082 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,208 (€637) | €719 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (€247) | €110 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 797 (€420) | €749 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 624 (€329) | €476 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (€131) | €79 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (€50) | €24 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 399 (€210) | €351 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (€119) | €109 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (€5.42) | €8 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (€58) | €86 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (€45) | €30 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (€132) | €75 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (€132) | €91 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (€18,454) | €26,922 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (€0.99) | €1.51 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (€49) | €37 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 36% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (€13) | €5.46 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (€5.27) | €7 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (€23) | €52 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 8 (€4.22) | €3.97 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€5.27) | €3.20 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.06 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (€2.53) | €1.56 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (€4.77) | €2.28 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €11 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 134% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (€61) | €27 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (€16) | €13 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (€24) | €43 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (€77) | €42 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (€4.22) | €2.26 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (€3.05) | €2.37 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €452 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (€1.05) | €0.12 | + 769% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (€48) | €36 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (€5.83) | €4.99 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,720 prices entered by 278 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2019.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in Portugal
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