Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 90% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (466 ฿) | 161 ฿ | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (395 ฿) | 198 ฿ | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (196 ฿) | 89 ฿ | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (65 ฿) | 72 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (187 ฿) | 84 ฿ | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (131 ฿) | 89 ฿ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (325 ฿) | 359 ฿ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (280 ฿) | 104 ฿ | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (121 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (113 ฿) | 53 ฿ | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (1,240 ฿) | 691 ฿ | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (146 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (57 ฿) | 62 ฿ | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 36% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,250 (23,317 ฿) | 40,698 ฿ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (16,410 ฿) | 18,712 ฿ | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (10,228 ฿) | 3,862 ฿ | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (28,499 ฿) | 18,808 ฿ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (12,954 ฿) | 11,371 ฿ | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (3,378 ฿) | 1,495 ฿ | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (1,713 ฿) | 365 ฿ | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (12,897 ฿) | 7,462 ฿ | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (5,869 ฿) | 2,647 ฿ | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (563 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (149 ฿) | 233 ฿ | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (2,141 ฿) | 3,200 ฿ | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (1,021 ฿) | 1,360 ฿ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (4,471 ฿) | 2,767 ฿ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (4,569 ฿) | 2,158 ฿ | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 35% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (783,034 ฿) | 1,184,480 ฿ | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (56 ฿) | 37 ฿ | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (3,731 ฿) | 2,355 ฿ | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 59% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (102 ฿) | 130 ฿ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (363 ฿) | 213 ฿ | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (1,622 ฿) | 1,188 ฿ | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (297 ฿) | 151 ฿ | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (135 ฿) | 145 ฿ | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (325 ฿) | 157 ฿ | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (178 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (236 ฿) | 75 ฿ | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (506 ฿) | 199 ฿ | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 70% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (1,668 ฿) | 706 ฿ | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (628 ฿) | 371 ฿ | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,921 ฿ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (2,710 ฿) | 1,490 ฿ | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (354 ฿) | 383 ฿ | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (209 ฿) | 101 ฿ | + 108% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (85 ฿) | 107 ฿ | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 29,575 ฿ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (9 ฿) | 1.57 ฿ | + 498% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (2,232 ฿) | 2,048 ฿ | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (396 ฿) | 157 ฿ | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 564 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 50% more expensive than in Thailand
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