Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Switzerland
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (CHF 12) | CHF 27 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (CHF 5.21) | CHF 11 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 1.81 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (CHF 4.96) | CHF 8 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.47) | CHF 4.50 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (CHF 9) | CHF 10 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (CHF 7) | CHF 4.33 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 2.27 | + 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (CHF 3.01) | CHF 2.33 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (CHF 33) | CHF 13 | + 160% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (CHF 3.88) | CHF 2.87 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.35 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 60% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (CHF 1,238) | CHF 3,527 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (CHF 436) | CHF 2,866 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (CHF 272) | CHF 205 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (CHF 757) | CHF 2,179 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (CHF 344) | CHF 1,557 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (CHF 90) | CHF 94 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (CHF 45) | CHF 53 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (CHF 343) | CHF 305 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (CHF 156) | CHF 116 | + 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (CHF 15) | CHF 17 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (CHF 3.96) | CHF 30 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (CHF 57) | CHF 111 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (CHF 27) | CHF 64 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (CHF 119) | CHF 118 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (CHF 121) | CHF 184 | - 34% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (CHF 20,795) | CHF 36,492 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (CHF 1.49) | CHF 1.84 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (CHF 99) | CHF 78 | + 26% | |
Personal Care | - 52% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 13 | - 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (CHF 10) | CHF 26 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (CHF 43) | CHF 211 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (CHF 8) | CHF 5.94 | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (CHF 3.58) | CHF 4.15 | - 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (CHF 9) | CHF 7 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (CHF 4.74) | CHF 4.35 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (CHF 6) | CHF 4.98 | + 26% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (CHF 13) | CHF 58 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 31% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (CHF 44) | CHF 71 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (CHF 17) | CHF 39 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 101 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (CHF 72) | CHF 125 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (CHF 5.56) | CHF 5.21 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 7 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 434 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (CHF 0.25) | CHF 0.33 | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (CHF 59) | CHF 88 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (CHF 11) | CHF 9 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 740 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 33% cheaper than in Switzerland
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