Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 125% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 (£69) | £13 | + 423% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 (£5.94) | £5.96 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 (£3.66) | £3.44 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 (£1.37) | £0.91 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 (£2.74) | £2.80 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 (£2.16) | £2.14 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 (£13) | £3.84 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 (£4.08) | £2.11 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 (£1.65) | £0.86 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 (£1.37) | £1.96 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 (£8) | £9 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 (£4.57) | £1.99 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 (£1.37) | £1.12 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 (£274) | £2,120 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 (£366) | £1,663 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 (£549) | £191 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (£457) | £1,417 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 (£366) | £952 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 (£73) | £133 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 (£44) | £26 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 (£366) | £308 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 (£46) | £98 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 (£8) | £7 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 (£5.33) | £13 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 4% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 (£59) | £68 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 (£27) | £33 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 (£83) | £76 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (£112) | £77 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 (£22,735) | £22,987 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 (£1.20) | £1.67 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £97 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| 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 10 (£4.41) | £3.93 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 (£14) | £9 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 (£23) | £96 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 (£8) | £2.90 | + 168% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (£3.10) | £1.89 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (£8) | £3.56 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 (£2.74) | £2.01 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 (£4.57) | £1.60 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 (£11) | £14 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 (£46) | £34 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 (£18) | £22 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £122 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 (£64) | £60 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 (£7) | £9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 (£3.20) | £3.14 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 (£1.37) | £5.06 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 (£506) | £521 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (£0.23) | £0.14 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 (£46) | £38 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 (£7) | £12 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,178 prices entered by 635 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.45730
GBP
/
ANG
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United Kingdom
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 40% more expensive than in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Argentina is 52% cheaper than in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in Austria is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in United Kingdom