Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Sweden
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (105 kr) | 109 kr | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (72 kr) | 85 kr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (35 kr) | 49 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (13 kr) | 13 kr | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (28 kr) | 35 kr | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (22 kr) | 32 kr | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (55 kr) | 50 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (41 kr) | 27 kr | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (17 kr) | 11 kr | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (49 kr) | 18 kr | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (76 kr) | 105 kr | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (28 kr) | 21 kr | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (20 kr) | 20 kr | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (18,645 kr) | 14,787 kr | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (7,618 kr) | 11,223 kr | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (1,687 kr) | 988 kr | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (11,747 kr) | 9,649 kr | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (4,195 kr) | 7,069 kr | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (2,460 kr) | 355 kr | + 593% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (320 kr) | 279 kr | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (2,873 kr) | 3,716 kr | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (2,254 kr) | 1,057 kr | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (83 kr) | 45 kr | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (54 kr) | 231 kr | - 77% | |
| 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 123 (570 kr) | 908 kr | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (458 kr) | 339 kr | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (843 kr) | 940 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (1,137 kr) | 1,187 kr | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 25% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (230,829 kr) | 243,034 kr | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (9 kr) | 15 kr | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (507 kr) | 712 kr | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (45 kr) | 54 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (152 kr) | 114 kr | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (243 kr) | 282 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (67 kr) | 37 kr | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (33 kr) | 28 kr | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (49 kr) | 26 kr | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (27 kr) | 22 kr | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (26 kr) | 20 kr | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (163 kr) | 311 kr | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (324 kr) | 399 kr | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (146 kr) | 265 kr | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 762 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (627 kr) | 731 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (76 kr) | 128 kr | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (32 kr) | 39 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (33 kr) | 65 kr | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (5,135 kr) | 5,576 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (2.33 kr) | 1.39 kr | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (505 kr) | 310 kr | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (61 kr) | 65 kr | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 996 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Sweden
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