Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 68% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (€11) | €8 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€7) | €6 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€3.50) | €2.88 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (€1.31) | €0.66 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€2.80) | €2.15 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.20) | €1.43 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (€5.51) | €4.25 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.17) | €1.36 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€1.69) | €1.05 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (€4.93) | €0.95 | + 421% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (€8) | €4.22 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (€2.79) | €1.94 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (€1.98) | €0.94 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 42% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (€1,875) | €1,136 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (€766) | €741 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (€170) | €118 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (€1,181) | €743 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (€422) | €501 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (€247) | €87 | + 185% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (€32) | €29 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (€289) | €378 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (€227) | €120 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€5.45) | €9 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (€57) | €73 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (€46) | €31 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€85) | €79 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€114) | €80 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€23,214) | €26,533 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (€0.86) | €1.45 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (€51) | €36 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€4.50) | €5.35 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (€15) | €8 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (€24) | €50 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (€7) | €3.15 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.32) | €3.70 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€4.90) | €3.54 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (€2.71) | €1.22 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (€2.58) | €1.89 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (€16) | €14 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (€33) | €28 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (€15) | €13 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €40 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (€63) | €41 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.26) | €3.04 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (€3.36) | €1.66 | + 102% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€516) | €496 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.23) | €0.19 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (€51) | €40 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (€6) | €4.92 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,817 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 32% more expensive than in Portugal
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