Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (₩13,966) | ₩9,298 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (₩9,539) | ₩6,594 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (₩4,623) | ₩6,605 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (₩1,727) | ₩2,487 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (₩3,696) | ₩4,396 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (₩2,910) | ₩6,719 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (₩7,269) | ₩10,773 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (₩5,504) | ₩6,685 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (₩2,227) | ₩4,124 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (₩6,513) | ₩2,463 | + 164% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (₩10,125) | ₩24,217 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (₩3,682) | ₩2,598 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (₩2,612) | ₩3,250 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (₩2,475,482) | ₩1,619,410 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (₩1,011,466) | ₩1,113,250 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (₩224,021) | ₩268,509 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (₩1,559,602) | ₩935,590 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (₩556,939) | ₩584,906 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (₩326,551) | ₩91,589 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (₩42,425) | ₩27,370 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (₩381,377) | ₩370,780 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (₩299,249) | ₩133,607 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (₩10,981) | ₩14,117 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (₩7,189) | ₩12,853 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (₩75,618) | ₩41,844 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (₩60,864) | ₩52,250 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (₩111,913) | ₩92,681 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (₩150,989) | ₩173,054 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (₩30,646,485) | ₩30,595,300 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (₩1,138) | ₩1,481 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (₩67,326) | ₩74,667 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 16% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (₩5,940) | ₩6,377 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (₩20,238) | ₩7,390 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (₩32,274) | ₩96,192 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (₩8,924) | ₩17,569 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (₩4,382) | ₩6,934 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (₩6,466) | ₩8,324 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (₩3,579) | ₩2,646 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (₩3,409) | ₩2,204 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (₩21,576) | ₩17,384 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 35% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (₩43,015) | ₩36,000 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (₩19,391) | ₩20,876 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩165,595 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (₩83,201) | ₩71,670 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (₩10,125) | ₩10,109 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (₩4,300) | ₩5,043 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (₩4,430) | ₩5,279 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (₩681,789) | ₩669,053 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (₩309) | ₩1,500 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (₩67,030) | ₩61,508 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (₩8,045) | ₩4,538 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 647 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in South Korea
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