- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 1% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 (£4.12) | £11 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (£9) | £5.61 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (£3.33) | £3.65 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 (£1.47) | £0.87 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 (£2.40) | £2.70 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £1.94 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 (£4.12) | £4.50 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 (£1.23) | £1.98 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 (£3.29) | £0.86 | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 (£3.29) | £1.81 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 (£5.61) | £9 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 (£3.09) | £1.82 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 (£0.41) | £0.92 | - 55% | |
| 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 | - | £1,839 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 (£1,235) | £1,197 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 (£329) | £151 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 (£3,293) | £1,117 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 (£617) | £771 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 (£98) | £153 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 (£82) | £21 | + 289% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 (£412) | £335 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 (£168) | £84 | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (£7) | £6 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (£4.95) | £11 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 618% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 618% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 (£247) | £64 | + 288% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 (£329) | £32 | + 918% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 (£123) | £70 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 (£329) | £71 | + 365% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 43% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 (£9,878) | £18,212 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 (£4.12) | £1.23 | + 234% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £95 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 17% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (£10) | £3.22 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 (£8) | £8 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 (£31) | £71 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 (£4.94) | £3.42 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 (£3.60) | £1.52 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 (£2.88) | £3.24 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 (£0.62) | £1.76 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 (£0.82) | £1.52 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 (£9) | £31 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 (£15) | £21 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 (£21) | £115 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 (£31) | £56 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 (£12) | £9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 (£7) | £2.95 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 (£3.09) | £4.35 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £402 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 (£0.54) | £0.15 | + 258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 (£33) | £43 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 (£4.12) | £10 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,637 prices entered by 2,641 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 60% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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