- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (€5.00) | €12 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (€11) | €7 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€4.05) | €3.51 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (€1.78) | €0.89 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (€2.92) | €2.47 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.73 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (€5.00) | €5.60 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (€1.50) | €1.79 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (€4.00) | €1.06 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (€4.00) | €0.82 | + 387% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (€3.75) | €1.56 | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (€0.50) | €0.94 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 126% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,286 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (€1,500) | €890 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (€400) | €131 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (€4,001) | €839 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (€750) | €627 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (€119) | €93 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (€100) | €31 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (€500) | €362 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (€204) | €80 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 750% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 750% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (€300) | €74 | + 306% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (€400) | €29 | + 1290% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (€150) | €80 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (€400) | €94 | + 323% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 56% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (€12,003) | €19,621 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (€5.00) | €1.26 | + 298% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €49 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 8% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (€13) | €6 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (€10) | €4.58 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (€38) | €56 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (€6) | €4.48 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (€4.38) | €2.50 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.50) | €2.88 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (€0.75) | €1.28 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (€1.00) | €1.60 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (€8) | €13 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 26% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (€11) | €31 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (€18) | €17 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (€25) | €68 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (€38) | €46 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (€15) | €8 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (€9) | €2.11 | + 303% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (€3.75) | €4.18 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €470 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (€0.65) | €0.19 | + 250% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (€40) | €44 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (€5.00) | €5.10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,585 prices entered by 1,268 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 100% more expensive than in Spain
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