Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Thailand
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 79% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (464 ฿) | 141 ฿ | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (393 ฿) | 194 ฿ | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (121 ฿) | 62 ฿ | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (65 ฿) | 65 ฿ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (118 ฿) | 74 ฿ | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (130 ฿) | 74 ฿ | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (323 ฿) | 318 ฿ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (139 ฿) | 102 ฿ | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (121 ฿) | 51 ฿ | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (113 ฿) | 52 ฿ | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (1,233 ฿) | 816 ฿ | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (145 ฿) | 50 ฿ | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (37 ฿) | 52 ฿ | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 33% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (32,459 ฿) | 45,752 ฿ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (16,702 ฿) | 20,178 ฿ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (10,175 ฿) | 3,396 ฿ | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (18,557 ฿) | 22,602 ฿ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (13,918 ฿) | 11,082 ฿ | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (3,361 ฿) | 1,379 ฿ | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (1,704 ฿) | 424 ฿ | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (12,831 ฿) | 8,749 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (5,839 ฿) | 2,647 ฿ | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (560 ฿) | 177 ฿ | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (278 ฿) | 185 ฿ | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (2,130 ฿) | 1,961 ฿ | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (1,016 ฿) | 1,192 ฿ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (4,448 ฿) | 2,192 ฿ | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (4,545 ฿) | 1,914 ฿ | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 111% 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 (778,982 ฿) | 846,721 ฿ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (56 ฿) | 36 ฿ | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (3,711 ฿) | 1,253 ฿ | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 80% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (102 ฿) | 131 ฿ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (361 ฿) | 219 ฿ | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (1,613 ฿) | 1,180 ฿ | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (296 ฿) | 60 ฿ | + 393% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (134 ฿) | 91 ฿ | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (324 ฿) | 142 ฿ | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (178 ฿) | 71 ฿ | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (235 ฿) | 66 ฿ | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (504 ฿) | 246 ฿ | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 80% more expensive than in Thailand | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Thailand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (1,660 ฿) | 549 ฿ | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (625 ฿) | 310 ฿ | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,901 ฿ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (2,696 ฿) | 1,336 ฿ | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (353 ฿) | 326 ฿ | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (208 ฿) | 98 ฿ | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (85 ฿) | 102 ฿ | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 26,900 ฿ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (9 ฿) | 1.99 ฿ | + 368% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (2,221 ฿) | 1,908 ฿ | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (394 ฿) | 136 ฿ | + 190% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 452 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 72% more expensive than in Thailand
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