Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to South Korea
Currency:
Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 59% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (₩51,430) | ₩9,573 | + 437% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (₩15,047) | ₩7,837 | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (₩7,477) | ₩6,830 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (₩2,487) | ₩2,882 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (₩7,112) | ₩6,179 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₩4,973) | ₩8,120 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (₩12,366) | ₩7,646 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (₩10,655) | ₩8,423 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (₩4,617) | ₩4,872 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (₩4,315) | ₩2,927 | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (₩47,211) | ₩20,558 | + 130% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (₩5,566) | ₩3,521 | + 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (₩2,159) | ₩4,142 | - 48% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 24% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (₩1,775,900) | ₩3,748,000 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (₩624,909) | ₩2,221,890 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (₩389,480) | ₩253,895 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (₩1,085,259) | ₩1,163,600 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (₩493,309) | ₩778,449 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (₩128,653) | ₩120,000 | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (₩65,232) | ₩31,294 | + 108% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (₩491,147) | ₩219,090 | + 124% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (₩223,511) | ₩89,516 | + 150% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (₩21,454) | ₩16,029 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (₩5,683) | ₩14,433 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 8% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (₩81,531) | ₩79,338 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (₩38,873) | ₩58,578 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (₩170,263) | ₩89,888 | + 89% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (₩173,990) | ₩144,451 | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 62% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (₩29,818,705) | ₩41,899,500 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (₩1,862) | ₩1,879 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (₩142,072) | ₩56,684 | + 151% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (₩3,886) | ₩8,245 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (₩13,813) | ₩4,500 | + 207% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (₩61,761) | ₩45,465 | + 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (₩11,326) | ₩21,034 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (₩5,128) | ₩10,694 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (₩12,389) | ₩8,457 | + 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (₩6,797) | ₩5,308 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (₩8,982) | ₩8,235 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (₩19,284) | ₩12,817 | + 50% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 34% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (₩63,538) | ₩32,969 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (₩23,916) | ₩28,078 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩270,239 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (₩103,200) | ₩66,875 | + 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (₩14,207) | ₩15,654 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (₩7,972) | ₩5,405 | + 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (₩3,256) | ₩4,568 | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (₩785,651) | ₩795,597 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (₩356) | ₩207 | + 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (₩85,002) | ₩72,194 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (₩15,083) | ₩4,500 | + 235% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in South Korea
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