Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Portugal
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Food | + 72% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 72% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (€13) | €11 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (€3.49) | €3.45 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.88) | €0.94 | + 100% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (€3.41) | €3.10 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.76) | €1.97 | + 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €4.91 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€4.02) | €1.96 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.49) | €1.37 | + 154% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.26) | €1.03 | + 218% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€36) | €4.84 | + 636% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.20) | €2.14 | + 96% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (€1.07) | €0.91 | + 18% | |
Housing | - 6% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (€939) | €1,411 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (€483) | €939 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€294) | €101 | + 191% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€537) | €919 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (€402) | €667 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€97) | €80 | + 22% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€49) | €24 | + 104% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€371) | €355 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€169) | €127 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €7 | + 129% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€62) | €78 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€29) | €33 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€129) | €84 | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€131) | €80 | + 64% | |
Transportation | + 97% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 97% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (€22,523) | €24,984 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (€1.61) | €1.70 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€107) | €36 | + 201% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.94) | €4.93 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €5.28 | + 98% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€47) | €65 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€9) | €3.26 | + 162% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.87) | €3.42 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.61 | + 159% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€5.13) | €1.61 | + 220% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€7) | €1.91 | + 256% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€15) | €14 | + 5% | |
Entertainment | + 50% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 50% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€48) | €33 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€18) | €13 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €60 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€78) | €46 | + 69% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (€10) | €7 | + 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€6) | €2.92 | + 106% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.46) | €1.87 | + 32% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €505 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.27) | €0.16 | + 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€64) | €35 | + 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €5.38 | + 112% | |
TOTAL | + 44% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 44% more expensive than in Portugal
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