- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 3% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (51 kr) | 109 kr | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (106 kr) | 76 kr | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (41 kr) | 54 kr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (18 kr) | 12 kr | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (30 kr) | 36 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 31 kr | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (51 kr) | 52 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (15 kr) | 26 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (41 kr) | 11 kr | + 285% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (41 kr) | 17 kr | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (69 kr) | 98 kr | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (38 kr) | 21 kr | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (5.07 kr) | 19 kr | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 89% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 17,404 kr | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (15,213 kr) | 11,935 kr | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (4,057 kr) | 1,190 kr | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (40,568 kr) | 11,228 kr | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (7,606 kr) | 8,262 kr | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (1,204 kr) | 708 kr | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (1,014 kr) | 230 kr | + 340% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (5,071 kr) | 4,056 kr | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (2,065 kr) | 1,359 kr | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (89 kr) | 77 kr | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (61 kr) | 284 kr | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 571% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 571% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (3,043 kr) | 941 kr | + 223% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (4,057 kr) | 370 kr | + 998% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (1,521 kr) | 937 kr | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (4,057 kr) | 1,353 kr | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 50% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (121,703 kr) | 204,869 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (51 kr) | 15 kr | + 246% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 835 kr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 1% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (127 kr) | 51 kr | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (101 kr) | 94 kr | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (380 kr) | 259 kr | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (61 kr) | 38 kr | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (44 kr) | 41 kr | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (35 kr) | 29 kr | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (8 kr) | 23 kr | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (10 kr) | 20 kr | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (76 kr) | 301 kr | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (106 kr) | 412 kr | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (183 kr) | 257 kr | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (254 kr) | 895 kr | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (380 kr) | 757 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (152 kr) | 128 kr | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (86 kr) | 39 kr | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (38 kr) | 61 kr | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 4,692 kr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (7 kr) | 0.94 kr | + 599% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (406 kr) | 411 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (51 kr) | 63 kr | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,288 prices entered by 427 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 69% more expensive than in Sweden
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