Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Portugal
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Food | + 156% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 156% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (€37) | €10 | + 262% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €7 | + 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (€5.37) | €3.23 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (€1.79) | €0.89 | + 100% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (€5.11) | €2.80 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.57) | €2.03 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (€9) | €5.32 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (€8) | €1.80 | + 324% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.32) | €1.31 | + 153% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (€3.10) | €1.10 | + 183% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (€34) | €4.82 | + 604% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (€4.00) | €2.25 | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (€1.55) | €0.81 | + 91% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 8% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (€1,275) | €1,170 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (€449) | €861 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (€280) | €149 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (€779) | €825 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (€354) | €605 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (€92) | €140 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (€47) | €27 | + 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (€353) | €334 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (€160) | €96 | + 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (€15) | €8 | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (€4.08) | €8 | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (€59) | €72 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (€28) | €30 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (€122) | €72 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€125) | €89 | + 41% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 64% 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 (€21,412) | €29,148 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.34) | €1.87 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (€102) | €36 | + 185% | |
Personal Care | + 35% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 35% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (€2.79) | €4.42 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (€10) | €6 | + 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (€44) | €64 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (€8) | €3.31 | + 146% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.68) | €3.51 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €5.21 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (€4.88) | €1.78 | + 174% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (€6) | €2.03 | + 218% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €13 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 29% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Portugal | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (€46) | €27 | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (€17) | €14 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €54 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (€74) | €41 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (€10) | €9 | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (€5.72) | €2.92 | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (€2.34) | €1.93 | + 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€564) | €575 | - 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.26) | €0.31 | - 17% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (€61) | €35 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (€11) | €5.14 | + 111% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 52% more expensive than in Portugal
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