Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 30% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (₩19,098) | ₩9,958 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (₩16,182) | ₩7,906 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (₩4,966) | ₩6,314 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (₩2,674) | ₩2,847 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (₩4,859) | ₩6,150 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (₩5,347) | ₩5,177 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (₩13,299) | ₩12,273 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (₩5,729) | ₩9,493 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (₩4,966) | ₩5,179 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (₩4,641) | ₩2,372 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (₩50,771) | ₩18,664 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (₩5,986) | ₩2,564 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (₩1,528) | ₩2,703 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (₩1,336,209) | ₩2,864,940 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (₩687,535) | ₩1,649,060 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (₩418,850) | ₩255,507 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (₩763,928) | ₩1,187,840 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (₩572,946) | ₩659,471 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (₩138,355) | ₩95,864 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (₩70,151) | ₩18,027 | + 289% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (₩528,184) | ₩316,746 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (₩240,366) | ₩104,002 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (₩23,072) | ₩8,343 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (₩11,459) | ₩15,282 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (₩87,679) | ₩74,674 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (₩41,804) | ₩53,204 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (₩183,102) | ₩84,182 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (₩187,110) | ₩113,128 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 93% 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 (₩32,067,310) | ₩31,956,000 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (₩2,292) | ₩1,605 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (₩152,786) | ₩60,206 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 4% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (₩4,179) | ₩4,412 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (₩14,854) | ₩6,301 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (₩66,418) | ₩200,000 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (₩12,180) | ₩13,562 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (₩5,515) | ₩3,982 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (₩13,323) | ₩5,810 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (₩7,309) | ₩5,866 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (₩9,660) | ₩1,962 | + 392% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (₩20,738) | ₩30,786 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 56% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (₩68,329) | ₩26,338 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (₩25,719) | ₩26,588 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩119,071 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (₩110,982) | ₩69,831 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (₩14,515) | ₩9,901 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (₩8,573) | ₩5,463 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (₩3,501) | ₩4,770 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₩572,548 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (₩383) | ₩3,515 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (₩91,412) | ₩59,371 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (₩16,220) | ₩4,514 | + 259% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,211 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
763.928
KRW
/
ANG
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in South Korea
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