Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 109% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (848 kr) | 120 kr | + 605% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (73 kr) | 88 kr | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (45 kr) | 59 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (17 kr) | 14 kr | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (34 kr) | 38 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (27 kr) | 34 kr | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (158 kr) | 52 kr | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (50 kr) | 27 kr | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (20 kr) | 12 kr | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (102 kr) | 115 kr | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (57 kr) | 22 kr | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (17 kr) | 22 kr | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (3,390 kr) | 17,188 kr | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (4,520 kr) | 13,337 kr | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (6,780 kr) | 1,030 kr | + 558% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (5,650 kr) | 10,278 kr | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (4,520 kr) | 7,038 kr | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (904 kr) | 562 kr | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (548 kr) | 287 kr | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (4,520 kr) | 3,242 kr | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (565 kr) | 1,113 kr | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (101 kr) | 150 kr | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (66 kr) | 164 kr | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (735 kr) | 863 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (339 kr) | 329 kr | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (1,026 kr) | 887 kr | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (1,384 kr) | 1,180 kr | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (280,899 kr) | 261,139 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (15 kr) | 19 kr | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 754 kr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 39% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (54 kr) | 70 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (170 kr) | 100 kr | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (283 kr) | 249 kr | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (96 kr) | 33 kr | + 194% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (38 kr) | 35 kr | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (96 kr) | 33 kr | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (34 kr) | 22 kr | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (57 kr) | 20 kr | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (141 kr) | 281 kr | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (565 kr) | 478 kr | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (226 kr) | 284 kr | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 810 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (791 kr) | 902 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (85 kr) | 138 kr | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (40 kr) | 41 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (17 kr) | 74 kr | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (6,249 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (2.84 kr) | 1.62 kr | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (565 kr) | 333 kr | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (82 kr) | 66 kr | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 566 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 19% more expensive than in Sweden
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