- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 4% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (50 kr) | 108 kr | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (105 kr) | 75 kr | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (40 kr) | 54 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (18 kr) | 11 kr | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (29 kr) | 35 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 31 kr | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (50 kr) | 53 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (15 kr) | 26 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (40 kr) | 10 kr | + 289% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (40 kr) | 17 kr | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (68 kr) | 99 kr | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (37 kr) | 21 kr | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (4.98 kr) | 19 kr | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 83% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 17,703 kr | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (14,932 kr) | 12,280 kr | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (3,982 kr) | 1,070 kr | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (39,817 kr) | 11,659 kr | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (7,466 kr) | 8,283 kr | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (1,182 kr) | 678 kr | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (995 kr) | 240 kr | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (4,977 kr) | 4,032 kr | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (2,027 kr) | 1,317 kr | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (88 kr) | 76 kr | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (60 kr) | 279 kr | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 561% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 561% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (2,986 kr) | 934 kr | + 220% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (3,982 kr) | 370 kr | + 976% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (1,493 kr) | 939 kr | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (3,982 kr) | 1,363 kr | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 49% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (119,452 kr) | 205,856 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (50 kr) | 14 kr | + 243% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 837 kr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 1% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (124 kr) | 52 kr | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (100 kr) | 104 kr | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (373 kr) | 253 kr | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (60 kr) | 37 kr | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (44 kr) | 40 kr | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (35 kr) | 30 kr | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (7 kr) | 22 kr | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (10 kr) | 20 kr | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (75 kr) | 309 kr | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 8% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (105 kr) | 393 kr | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (179 kr) | 261 kr | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (249 kr) | 835 kr | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (373 kr) | 733 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (149 kr) | 132 kr | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (85 kr) | 39 kr | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (37 kr) | 62 kr | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 4,686 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (6 kr) | 0.92 kr | + 604% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (398 kr) | 424 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (50 kr) | 63 kr | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,231 prices entered by 407 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 65% more expensive than in Sweden
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