- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Portugal
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Portugal
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (€4.93) | €9 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€10) | €5.77 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€3.99) | €2.91 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (€1.76) | €0.71 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (€2.88) | €2.09 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.34 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (€4.93) | €4.50 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (€1.48) | €1.48 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (€3.94) | €0.88 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (€3.94) | €1.03 | + 283% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (€7) | €5.63 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (€3.69) | €1.97 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (€0.49) | €0.82 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 144% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,070 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (€1,478) | €769 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (€394) | €124 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (€3,941) | €787 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (€739) | €513 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (€117) | €91 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (€99) | €26 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (€493) | €360 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (€201) | €82 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€5.92) | €7 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 699% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 699% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (€296) | €78 | + 280% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (€394) | €29 | + 1258% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (€148) | €83 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (€394) | €92 | + 327% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (€11,824) | €26,172 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (€4.93) | €1.52 | + 225% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 120 (€59) | €40 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 0% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (€12) | €5.33 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (€10) | €8 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (€37) | €47 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (€5.91) | €3.63 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (€4.31) | €3.13 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.45) | €4.24 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (€0.74) | €1.89 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (€0.99) | €2.34 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 30% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (€10) | €27 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (€18) | €12 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (€25) | €46 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (€37) | €42 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (€15) | €7 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (€8) | €3.13 | + 167% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (€3.69) | €2.49 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €519 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (€0.64) | €0.27 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (€39) | €37 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (€4.93) | €4.98 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,440 prices entered by 459 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 102% more expensive than in Portugal
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