- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (£4.37) | £10 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (£9) | £5.65 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6.00 (£2.62) | £3.79 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (£1.56) | £0.86 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (£2.55) | £2.64 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.97 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (£4.37) | £4.72 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (£1.31) | £1.99 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (£3.50) | £0.82 | + 328% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (£3.50) | £1.78 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (£5.96) | £9 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (£3.28) | £1.85 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (£0.44) | £0.94 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 72% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | £1,941 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (£1,312) | £1,239 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (£350) | £159 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (£3,498) | £1,249 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (£656) | £846 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (£104) | £120 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (£87) | £22 | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (£437) | £340 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (£178) | £86 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (£8) | £7 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (£5.26) | £11 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 633% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 633% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (£262) | £66 | + 296% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (£350) | £32 | + 980% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (£131) | £73 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (£350) | £76 | + 362% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (£10,493) | £18,864 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (£4.37) | £1.27 | + 244% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 120 (£52) | £98 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (£11) | £3.45 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (£9) | £8 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (£33) | £76 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (£5.25) | £3.56 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (£3.83) | £1.52 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (£3.06) | £3.26 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (£0.66) | £1.82 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (£0.87) | £1.53 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (£7) | £12 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 1% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (£9) | £31 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (£16) | £21 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (£22) | £107 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (£33) | £57 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (£13) | £9 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (£7) | £3.03 | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (£3.28) | £4.48 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £400 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (£0.57) | £0.16 | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (£35) | £45 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (£4.37) | £11 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,454 prices entered by 2,371 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 41% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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