Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (SGD $19) | SGD $15 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (SGD $16) | SGD $10 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (SGD $4.83) | SGD $8 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (SGD $2.60) | SGD $4.00 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (SGD $4.72) | SGD $5.77 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (SGD $5.20) | SGD $3.96 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (SGD $13) | SGD $13 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (SGD $5.57) | SGD $5.60 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (SGD $4.83) | SGD $3.31 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (SGD $4.51) | SGD $4.91 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (SGD $49) | SGD $32 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (SGD $5.82) | SGD $2.84 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (SGD $1.49) | SGD $2.60 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 68% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (SGD $1,299) | SGD $6,632 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (SGD $668) | SGD $4,551 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (SGD $407) | SGD $216 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (SGD $743) | SGD $4,071 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (SGD $557) | SGD $3,007 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (SGD $135) | SGD $119 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (SGD $68) | SGD $49 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (SGD $514) | SGD $710 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (SGD $234) | SGD $177 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (SGD $22) | SGD $13 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (SGD $11) | SGD $23 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 21% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (SGD $85) | SGD $109 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (SGD $41) | SGD $63 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (SGD $178) | SGD $159 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (SGD $182) | SGD $181 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (SGD $31,177) | SGD $156,163 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (SGD $2.23) | SGD $2.86 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (SGD $149) | SGD $84 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 13% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (SGD $4.06) | SGD $14 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (SGD $14) | SGD $12 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (SGD $65) | SGD $111 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (SGD $12) | SGD $13 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (SGD $5.36) | SGD $6 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (SGD $13) | SGD $14 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (SGD $7) | SGD $2.42 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (SGD $9) | SGD $9 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (SGD $20) | SGD $36 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 19% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (SGD $66) | SGD $56 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (SGD $25) | SGD $25 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | SGD $477 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (SGD $108) | SGD $130 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (SGD $14) | SGD $22 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (SGD $8) | SGD $8 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (SGD $3.40) | SGD $10 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | SGD $922 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (SGD $0.37) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (SGD $89) | SGD $211 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (SGD $16) | SGD $16 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 461 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 35% cheaper than in Singapore
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