Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Qatar
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (46 ﷼) | 58 ﷼ | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (31 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (15 ﷼) | 21 ﷼ | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (5.69 ﷼) | 7 ﷼ | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (12 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (10 ﷼) | 4.80 ﷼ | + 99% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (24 ﷼) | 23 ﷼ | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (18 ﷼) | 6 ﷼ | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (7 ﷼) | 4.56 ﷼ | + 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (21 ﷼) | 14 ﷼ | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (33 ﷼) | 126 ﷼ | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (12 ﷼) | 5.03 ﷼ | + 141% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (9 ﷼) | 4.07 ﷼ | + 112% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 15% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (8,154 ﷼) | 9,274 ﷼ | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (3,332 ﷼) | 6,126 ﷼ | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (738 ﷼) | 485 ﷼ | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (5,137 ﷼) | 6,241 ﷼ | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (1,834 ﷼) | 3,789 ﷼ | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (1,076 ﷼) | 319 ﷼ | + 237% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (140 ﷼) | 262 ﷼ | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (1,256 ﷼) | 1,014 ﷼ | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (986 ﷼) | 310 ﷼ | + 218% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (36 ﷼) | 39 ﷼ | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (24 ﷼) | 34 ﷼ | - 31% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Qatar | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (249 ﷼) | 237 ﷼ | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (200 ﷼) | 194 ﷼ | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (369 ﷼) | 370 ﷼ | - 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (497 ﷼) | 384 ﷼ | + 30% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 16% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (100,946 ﷼) | 73,418 ﷼ | + 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (3.75 ﷼) | 1.46 ﷼ | + 156% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (222 ﷼) | 354 ﷼ | - 37% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (20 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | + 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (67 ﷼) | 67 ﷼ | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (106 ﷼) | 214 ﷼ | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (29 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (14 ﷼) | 18 ﷼ | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (21 ﷼) | 26 ﷼ | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (12 ﷼) | 12 ﷼ | - 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (11 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (71 ﷼) | 57 ﷼ | + 25% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 33% cheaper than in Qatar | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (142 ﷼) | 177 ﷼ | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (64 ﷼) | 79 ﷼ | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 387 ﷼ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (274 ﷼) | 343 ﷼ | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (33 ﷼) | 75 ﷼ | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (14 ﷼) | 25 ﷼ | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (15 ﷼) | 49 ﷼ | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (2,246 ﷼) | 1,699 ﷼ | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1.02 ﷼) | 1.00 ﷼ | + 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (221 ﷼) | 618 ﷼ | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (26 ﷼) | 17 ﷼ | + 59% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on January 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in Qatar
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