Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 13% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (134 kr) | 137 kr | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (114 kr) | 110 kr | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (35 kr) | 66 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (19 kr) | 17 kr | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (34 kr) | 41 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (38 kr) | 36 kr | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (93 kr) | 65 kr | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (40 kr) | 30 kr | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (35 kr) | 19 kr | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (33 kr) | 19 kr | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (357 kr) | 120 kr | + 196% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (42 kr) | 29 kr | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 30% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (9,387 kr) | 17,624 kr | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (4,830 kr) | 11,975 kr | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (2,942 kr) | 1,400 kr | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (5,366 kr) | 13,069 kr | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (4,025 kr) | 8,837 kr | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (972 kr) | 370 kr | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (493 kr) | 204 kr | + 142% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (3,710 kr) | 4,458 kr | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (1,689 kr) | 1,261 kr | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (162 kr) | 84 kr | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (80 kr) | 372 kr | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (616 kr) | 1,143 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (294 kr) | 449 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (1,286 kr) | 1,329 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (1,314 kr) | 1,421 kr | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 15% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (225,269 kr) | 313,739 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (16 kr) | 17 kr | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (1,073 kr) | 815 kr | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (29 kr) | 98 kr | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (104 kr) | 147 kr | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (467 kr) | 328 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (86 kr) | 65 kr | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (39 kr) | 41 kr | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (94 kr) | 43 kr | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (51 kr) | 33 kr | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (68 kr) | 28 kr | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (146 kr) | 356 kr | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (480 kr) | 504 kr | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (181 kr) | 271 kr | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 921 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (780 kr) | 931 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (102 kr) | 180 kr | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (60 kr) | 56 kr | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (25 kr) | 67 kr | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 4,366 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (2.69 kr) | 2.00 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (642 kr) | 496 kr | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (114 kr) | 75 kr | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 537 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Sweden
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