Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 42% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 (£11) | £11 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 (£7) | £5.80 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 (£2.78) | £3.31 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 (£1.52) | £0.86 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 (£3.29) | £2.32 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 (£6) | £1.93 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 (£14) | £3.85 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (£3.71) | £1.82 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (£3.25) | £0.97 | + 235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 (£1.96) | £1.77 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 (£10) | £8 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.98 (£2.78) | £1.93 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 (£1.22) | £0.96 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 35% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,931 (£897) | £1,790 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,208 (£561) | £1,347 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 (£217) | £132 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 797 (£370) | £1,028 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 624 (£290) | £887 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 248 (£115) | £109 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 (£44) | £23 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 399 (£185) | £315 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 (£105) | £85 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 (£8) | £7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 (£4.77) | £12 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 21% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 (£51) | £68 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 (£39) | £30 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 (£116) | £69 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 (£116) | £71 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 (£16,249) | £20,092 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 (£0.87) | £1.27 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 (£43) | £81 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 24% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 (£12) | £3.67 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 (£4.64) | £9 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 (£20) | £83 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 8 (£3.71) | £3.03 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 (£4.64) | £1.41 | + 230% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (£8) | £3.37 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 (£2.23) | £1.72 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 (£4.20) | £1.43 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (£12) | £12 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 72% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 (£54) | £30 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 (£14) | £20 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 (£21) | £106 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 (£68) | £54 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 (£5.73) | £9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 (£3.71) | £2.94 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 (£2.69) | £4.40 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £388 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 (£0.93) | £0.11 | + 736% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 (£42) | £33 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 (£5.13) | £11 | - 54% | |
| 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 7,937 prices entered by 1,315 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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