- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (49 kr) | 109 kr | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (103 kr) | 75 kr | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (40 kr) | 53 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (17 kr) | 11 kr | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (29 kr) | 34 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 30 kr | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (49 kr) | 55 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (15 kr) | 26 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (39 kr) | 10 kr | + 275% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (39 kr) | 17 kr | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (67 kr) | 97 kr | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (37 kr) | 21 kr | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (4.89 kr) | 19 kr | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 82% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 17,828 kr | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (14,670 kr) | 12,549 kr | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (3,912 kr) | 1,117 kr | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (39,120 kr) | 11,842 kr | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (7,335 kr) | 8,284 kr | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (1,161 kr) | 687 kr | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (978 kr) | 231 kr | + 323% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (4,890 kr) | 4,172 kr | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (1,991 kr) | 1,381 kr | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (86 kr) | 71 kr | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (59 kr) | 263 kr | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 543% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 543% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (2,934 kr) | 932 kr | + 215% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (3,912 kr) | 374 kr | + 946% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (1,467 kr) | 935 kr | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (3,912 kr) | 1,355 kr | + 189% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 47% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (117,361 kr) | 207,241 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (49 kr) | 15 kr | + 236% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 832 kr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 4% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (122 kr) | 56 kr | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (98 kr) | 104 kr | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (367 kr) | 261 kr | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (59 kr) | 41 kr | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (43 kr) | 39 kr | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (34 kr) | 32 kr | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (7 kr) | 21 kr | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (10 kr) | 19 kr | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (73 kr) | 308 kr | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 4% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (103 kr) | 393 kr | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (176 kr) | 259 kr | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (245 kr) | 816 kr | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (367 kr) | 731 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (147 kr) | 132 kr | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (83 kr) | 39 kr | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (37 kr) | 62 kr | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 4,719 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (6 kr) | 0.98 kr | + 545% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (391 kr) | 426 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (49 kr) | 63 kr | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,244 prices entered by 395 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 63% more expensive than in Sweden
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