Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Sri Lanka
Currency:
Food | + 126% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 126% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (4,235 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 373% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (3,588 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (1,783 ₨) | 876 ₨ | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (593 ₨) | 479 ₨ | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (1,696 ₨) | 652 ₨ | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (1,186 ₨) | 493 ₨ | + 140% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (2,949 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (2,541 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (1,101 ₨) | 368 ₨ | + 199% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (1,029 ₨) | 503 ₨ | + 105% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (11,259 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (1,327 ₨) | 450 ₨ | + 195% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (515 ₨) | 179 ₨ | + 187% | |
Housing | + 132% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 132% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (423,510 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (149,026 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (92,882 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 333% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (258,809 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (117,642 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 117% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (30,681 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 219% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (15,556 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | + 385% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (117,127 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (53,302 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (5,116 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | + 116% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (1,355 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | - 32% | |
Clothes | + 91% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 91% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (19,443 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 112% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (9,270 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (40,604 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 412% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (41,492 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 216% | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 111% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (7,111,057 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (508 ₨) | 366 ₨ | + 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (33,881 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 834% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 82% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (927 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (3,294 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 203% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (14,728 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 268% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (2,701 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | + 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (1,223 ₨) | 931 ₨ | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (2,954 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 243% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (1,621 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (2,142 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 861% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (4,599 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 189% | |
Entertainment | + 85% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 85% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (15,152 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | + 207% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (5,703 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,110 ₨ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (24,611 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 178% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (3,219 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | + 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (1,901 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 214% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (776 ₨) | 817 ₨ | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 259,143 ₨ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (85 ₨) | 6 ₨ | + 1217% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (20,271 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 183% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (3,597 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 56% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 255 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 108% more expensive than in Sri Lanka
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