- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- Switzerland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 46% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 25 | - 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (CHF 11) | CHF 14 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (CHF 4.20) | CHF 14 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (CHF 1.85) | CHF 1.71 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CHF 4.12 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 12 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 3.82 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (CHF 4.15) | CHF 2.93 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (CHF 4.15) | CHF 2.41 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 2.54 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (CHF 0.52) | CHF 2.44 | - 79% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 30% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | CHF 2,901 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (CHF 1,558) | CHF 2,313 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (CHF 415) | CHF 180 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (CHF 4,154) | CHF 1,903 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (CHF 779) | CHF 1,397 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (CHF 123) | CHF 154 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (CHF 104) | CHF 46 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (CHF 519) | CHF 545 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (CHF 211) | CHF 164 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (CHF 6) | CHF 29 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 411% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 411% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (CHF 312) | CHF 115 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (CHF 415) | CHF 51 | + 709% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (CHF 156) | CHF 131 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (CHF 415) | CHF 186 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 27% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (CHF 12,461) | CHF 27,655 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 1.87 | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 87 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (CHF 13) | CHF 14 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (CHF 10) | CHF 32 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (CHF 39) | CHF 116 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (CHF 6) | CHF 5.33 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (CHF 4.54) | CHF 4.70 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 4.54 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (CHF 0.78) | CHF 3.21 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 3.38 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (CHF 8) | CHF 45 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (CHF 11) | CHF 70 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (CHF 19) | CHF 37 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (CHF 26) | CHF 124 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (CHF 39) | CHF 109 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (CHF 16) | CHF 17 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (CHF 9) | CHF 5.26 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (CHF 3.89) | CHF 7 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 525 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (CHF 0.67) | CHF 0.36 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (CHF 42) | CHF 93 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (CHF 5.19) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,443 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 10% more expensive than in Switzerland
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