Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 67% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (€12) | €13 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (€8) | €7 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (€3.23) | €3.23 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (€1.76) | €0.83 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (€3.81) | €2.43 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (€7) | €1.64 | + 337% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (€16) | €6 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (€4.31) | €1.68 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (€3.77) | €1.04 | + 262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (€2.28) | €0.84 | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (€12) | €6 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.98 (€3.22) | €1.58 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (€1.41) | €0.84 | + 69% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,931 (€1,041) | €1,274 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,208 (€651) | €829 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (€252) | €116 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 797 (€429) | €758 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 624 (€336) | €552 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (€134) | €81 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (€51) | €30 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 399 (€215) | €377 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (€122) | €90 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (€5.54) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (€59) | €80 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (€46) | €30 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (€135) | €80 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (€135) | €89 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (€18,856) | €21,594 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (€1.01) | €1.32 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (€50) | €45 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (€13) | €7 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (€5.39) | €8 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (€23) | €63 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 8 (€4.31) | €4.14 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (€5.39) | €2.61 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €2.76 | + 228% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (€2.59) | €1.52 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (€4.88) | €1.69 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (€14) | €14 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 96% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (€62) | €31 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (€16) | €16 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (€24) | €52 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (€79) | €44 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (€4.31) | €2.32 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (€3.12) | €4.01 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (€1.08) | €0.18 | + 486% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (€49) | €47 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (€5.96) | €4.96 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,278 prices entered by 1,593 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 30% more expensive than in Spain
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