Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 (£11) | £15 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 (£9) | £8 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 7 (£2.87) | £3.98 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 (£1.55) | £1.11 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6 (£2.81) | £3.74 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 (£3.09) | £2.43 | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 (£8) | £4.86 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 (£3.31) | £2.18 | + 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 (£2.87) | £0.92 | + 214% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 (£2.68) | £2.13 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 (£29) | £10 | + 206% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 (£3.46) | £2.23 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.00 (£0.88) | £1.08 | - 18% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,749 (£772) | £2,775 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 900 (£397) | £2,113 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 (£242) | £181 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 (£442) | £1,877 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 750 (£331) | £1,256 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 (£80) | £141 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 (£41) | £27 | + 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 (£305) | £276 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 (£139) | £85 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 (£13) | £7 | + 95% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 15 (£7) | £14 | - 53% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 (£51) | £72 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 (£24) | £35 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 (£106) | £82 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 (£108) | £85 | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 21% 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 (£18,537) | £28,239 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 (£1.32) | £1.43 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 (£88) | £112 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 (£2.42) | £3.37 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 (£9) | £8 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 (£38) | £62 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 (£7) | £3.98 | + 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 (£3.19) | £1.90 | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 (£8) | £4.03 | + 91% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 (£4.23) | £2.16 | + 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 (£5.58) | £1.84 | + 203% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 (£12) | £15 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
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 89 (£39) | £39 | + 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 (£15) | £23 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £114 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 (£64) | £66 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 (£8) | £12 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 (£4.96) | £3.73 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 (£2.02) | £5.88 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 (£0.22) | £0.11 | + 101% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 (£53) | £40 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 25% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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