Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Spain
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| Food | + 164% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 164% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (€79) | €16 | + 391% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (€4.23) | €3.51 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (€1.58) | €0.87 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (€3.17) | €2.44 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (€2.49) | €1.71 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (€15) | €6 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (€4.72) | €1.84 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (€1.91) | €1.18 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (€1.58) | €0.93 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (€10) | €6 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (€5.28) | €1.79 | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (€1.58) | €0.92 | + 72% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (€317) | €1,184 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (€423) | €766 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (€634) | €121 | + 423% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (€528) | €734 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (€423) | €540 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (€85) | €80 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (€51) | €30 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (€423) | €362 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (€53) | €95 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (€9) | €7 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (€6) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 12% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (€69) | €71 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (€32) | €29 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (€96) | €79 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (€129) | €89 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (€26,256) | €24,156 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (€1.38) | €1.72 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €40 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 42% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (€5.09) | €5.14 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (€16) | €6 | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (€26) | €61 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €3.88 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (€3.58) | €2.40 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (€9) | €2.85 | + 216% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (€3.17) | €1.55 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (€5.28) | €1.87 | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (€13) | €17 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 35% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (€53) | €31 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (€21) | €16 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €47 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (€74) | €42 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (€3.70) | €2.69 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (€1.58) | €4.20 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (€584) | €438 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (€0.27) | €0.18 | + 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (€53) | €45 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (€8) | €4.97 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,125 prices entered by 1,106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in Spain
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