Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Uganda
Currency:
Food | + 203% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 203% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (148,716 Shilling) | 22,978 Shilling | + 547% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (43,510 Shilling) | 27,887 Shilling | + 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (21,620 Shilling) | 14,423 Shilling | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (7,192 Shilling) | 1,653 Shilling | + 335% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (20,565 Shilling) | 7,859 Shilling | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (14,379 Shilling) | 4,626 Shilling | + 211% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (35,758 Shilling) | 11,302 Shilling | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (30,812 Shilling) | 17,203 Shilling | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (13,352 Shilling) | 5,071 Shilling | + 163% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (12,478 Shilling) | 4,692 Shilling | + 166% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (136,518 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | + 241% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (16,096 Shilling) | 4,561 Shilling | + 253% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (6,243 Shilling) | 2,254 Shilling | + 177% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uganda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (5,135,280 Shilling) | 5,901,380 Shilling | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (1,807,017 Shilling) | 1,773,300 Shilling | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (1,126,239 Shilling) | 210,249 Shilling | + 436% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (3,138,190 Shilling) | 2,500,000 Shilling | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (1,426,476 Shilling) | 940,997 Shilling | + 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (372,020 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (188,629 Shilling) | 154,498 Shilling | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (1,420,225 Shilling) | 1,296,120 Shilling | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (646,316 Shilling) | 539,404 Shilling | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (62,037 Shilling) | 26,788 Shilling | + 132% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (16,433 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 155% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 155% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uganda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (235,759 Shilling) | 43,813 Shilling | + 438% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (112,406 Shilling) | 61,060 Shilling | + 84% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (492,340 Shilling) | 190,070 Shilling | + 159% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (503,118 Shilling) | 149,740 Shilling | + 236% | |
Transportation | + 97% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 97% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uganda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (86,225,252 Shilling) | 37,457,000 Shilling | + 130% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (5,383 Shilling) | 5,312 Shilling | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (410,822 Shilling) | 180,000 Shilling | + 128% | |
Personal Care | + 78% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 78% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uganda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (11,238 Shilling) | 8,500 Shilling | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (39,942 Shilling) | 8,788 Shilling | + 355% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (178,590 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (32,752 Shilling) | 40,364 Shilling | - 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (14,828 Shilling) | 12,096 Shilling | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (35,824 Shilling) | 14,283 Shilling | + 151% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (19,654 Shilling) | 5,125 Shilling | + 283% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (25,973 Shilling) | 7,128 Shilling | + 264% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (55,762 Shilling) | 52,183 Shilling | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (183,730 Shilling) | 66,060 Shilling | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (69,156 Shilling) | 60,641 Shilling | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 100,000 Shilling | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (298,417 Shilling) | 139,592 Shilling | + 114% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (41,082 Shilling) | 33,940 Shilling | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (23,051 Shilling) | 23,041 Shilling | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (9,415 Shilling) | 4,601 Shilling | + 105% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (2,271,827 Shilling) | 4,000,000 Shilling | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (1,031 Shilling) | 191 Shilling | + 440% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (245,797 Shilling) | 244,643 Shilling | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (43,615 Shilling) | 12,000 Shilling | + 263% | |
TOTAL | + 85% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 85% more expensive than in Uganda
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