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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 25% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (CHF 13) | CHF 25 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (CHF 9) | CHF 14 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 12 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 1.69 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (CHF 4.09) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (CHF 8) | CHF 4.36 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (CHF 17) | CHF 10 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 4.42 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (CHF 4.05) | CHF 2.52 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (CHF 2.45) | CHF 1.88 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 5.98 (CHF 3.46) | CHF 2.73 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.46 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 1,931 (CHF 1,117) | CHF 2,752 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,208 (CHF 698) | CHF 2,095 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (CHF 271) | CHF 247 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 797 (CHF 461) | CHF 1,579 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 624 (CHF 361) | CHF 1,134 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (CHF 143) | CHF 192 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (CHF 55) | CHF 42 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 399 (CHF 231) | CHF 712 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (CHF 131) | CHF 140 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (CHF 5.94) | CHF 30 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 18% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (CHF 64) | CHF 110 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (CHF 49) | CHF 56 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (CHF 145) | CHF 126 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (CHF 145) | CHF 184 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (CHF 20,238) | CHF 25,725 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.62 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (CHF 54) | CHF 71 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (CHF 14) | CHF 15 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 34 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (CHF 25) | CHF 121 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 8 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 6 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (CHF 5.78) | CHF 4.32 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (CHF 10) | CHF 4.18 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (CHF 2.78) | CHF 3.37 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 3.35 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (CHF 15) | CHF 35 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (CHF 67) | CHF 68 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (CHF 17) | CHF 36 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (CHF 26) | CHF 159 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (CHF 85) | CHF 117 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (CHF 7) | CHF 17 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (CHF 4.63) | CHF 4.88 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (CHF 3.35) | CHF 7 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 562 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (CHF 1.16) | CHF 0.37 | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (CHF 53) | CHF 93 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,732 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2019.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland
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