Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (CHF 11) | CHF 26 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (CHF 3.78) | CHF 13 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 (CHF 1.41) | CHF 1.49 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (CHF 3.03) | CHF 8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (CHF 2.38) | CHF 3.85 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 (CHF 5.95) | CHF 11 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (CHF 4.51) | CHF 3.86 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.46 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 (CHF 5.33) | CHF 1.86 | + 186% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 (CHF 8) | CHF 14 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 2.36 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 (CHF 2.14) | CHF 2.42 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 28% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 (CHF 2,026) | CHF 2,835 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 (CHF 828) | CHF 2,155 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 (CHF 183) | CHF 144 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 (CHF 1,277) | CHF 1,621 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 (CHF 456) | CHF 1,255 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 (CHF 267) | CHF 92 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 (CHF 35) | CHF 41 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 (CHF 312) | CHF 465 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 (CHF 245) | CHF 118 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (CHF 5.88) | CHF 29 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 27% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 (CHF 62) | CHF 109 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 (CHF 50) | CHF 60 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (CHF 92) | CHF 126 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (CHF 124) | CHF 173 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (CHF 25,088) | CHF 27,071 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 (CHF 0.93) | CHF 1.51 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 (CHF 55) | CHF 80 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 (CHF 4.86) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 (CHF 17) | CHF 46 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 (CHF 26) | CHF 85 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.10 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.59) | CHF 4.41 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 (CHF 5.29) | CHF 4.76 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 (CHF 2.93) | CHF 3.28 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 4.12 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 (CHF 18) | CHF 35 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 38% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 (CHF 35) | CHF 77 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 (CHF 16) | CHF 36 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 159 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 (CHF 68) | CHF 110 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.52) | CHF 5.05 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.63) | CHF 7 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (CHF 558) | CHF 455 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (CHF 0.25) | CHF 0.36 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 (CHF 55) | CHF 102 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,565 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 32% cheaper than in Switzerland
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