Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 22 (113 kr) | 104 kr | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (79 kr) | 82 kr | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6 (33 kr) | 58 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (14 kr) | 12 kr | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (34 kr) | 33 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 11 (55 kr) | 34 kr | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 22 (115 kr) | 45 kr | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (48 kr) | 29 kr | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 4.50 (23 kr) | 12 kr | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (40 kr) | 16 kr | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 20 (106 kr) | 108 kr | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.83 (30 kr) | 21 kr | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.23 (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 3,128 (16,131 kr) | 17,471 kr | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,489 (7,677 kr) | 11,940 kr | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 464 (2,391 kr) | 1,258 kr | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,707 (8,803 kr) | 11,076 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 803 (4,140 kr) | 8,732 kr | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 483 (2,492 kr) | 538 kr | + 363% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 90 (464 kr) | 200 kr | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 485 (2,503 kr) | 4,135 kr | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 342 (1,764 kr) | 1,233 kr | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 14 (74 kr) | 72 kr | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 14 (71 kr) | 262 kr | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 143 (737 kr) | 912 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 105 (543 kr) | 371 kr | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (1,289 kr) | 989 kr | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 301 (1,551 kr) | 1,412 kr | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 38% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 50,728 (261,607 kr) | 219,764 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.88 (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 60 (309 kr) | 755 kr | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 45% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 18 (95 kr) | 58 kr | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (169 kr) | 87 kr | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (257 kr) | 249 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 10 (51 kr) | 43 kr | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (49 kr) | 33 kr | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 16 (80 kr) | 34 kr | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.61 (29 kr) | 23 kr | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (44 kr) | 17 kr | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 31 (159 kr) | 309 kr | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 75% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 99 (508 kr) | 364 kr | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 27 (141 kr) | 246 kr | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 876 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (756 kr) | 616 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 14 (73 kr) | 130 kr | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (40 kr) | 42 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (34 kr) | 58 kr | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,500 (7,736 kr) | 4,747 kr | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (10 kr) | 1.59 kr | + 551% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 84 (435 kr) | 440 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (59 kr) | 63 kr | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,124 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 6% more expensive than in Sweden
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