Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 97% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 (£33) | £13 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (£10) | £7 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 (£4.78) | £3.43 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (£1.59) | £1.11 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 (£4.54) | £3.52 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (£3.18) | £1.91 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (£8) | £4.23 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 (£7) | £2.00 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (£2.95) | £0.93 | + 216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (£2.76) | £1.71 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (£30) | £8 | + 267% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (£3.56) | £2.24 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 (£1.38) | £1.10 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 (£1,135) | £2,047 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 (£399) | £1,348 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (£249) | £218 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 (£693) | £1,150 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 (£315) | £823 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (£82) | £133 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (£42) | £26 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (£314) | £306 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (£143) | £93 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (£14) | £6 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 (£3.63) | £15 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (£52) | £63 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (£25) | £32 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (£109) | £68 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (£111) | £70 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 (£19,055) | £25,707 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (£1.19) | £1.52 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (£91) | £91 | - 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (£2.48) | £4.12 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (£9) | £11 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (£39) | £112 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (£7) | £3.78 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (£3.28) | £1.69 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (£8) | £3.49 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (£4.34) | £2.13 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (£5.74) | £1.81 | + 216% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (£12) | £14 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 (£41) | £37 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (£15) | £19 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £153 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (£66) | £58 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 (£9) | £10 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (£5.09) | £3.28 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (£2.08) | £4.89 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (£502) | £417 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (£0.23) | £0.10 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (£54) | £34 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (£10) | £13 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,402 prices entered by 693 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom
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