Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United States
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| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 77% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 150 ($83) | $17 | + 380% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 13 ($7) | $9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 ($4.44) | $5.07 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.00 ($1.66) | $0.99 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 ($3.33) | $3.33 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 ($2.62) | $4.43 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 28 ($16) | $7 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 ($4.95) | $3.93 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 ($2.00) | $1.92 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 3.00 ($1.66) | $3.30 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 18 ($10) | $16 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 10 ($5.55) | $2.26 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.00 ($1.66) | $2.47 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 600 ($333) | $2,508 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 800 ($444) | $1,960 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 1,200 ($665) | $206 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,000 ($555) | $1,774 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 800 ($444) | $1,342 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 160 ($89) | $139 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 97 ($54) | $56 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 800 ($444) | $300 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 100 ($55) | $135 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 ($6) | $27 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 130 ($72) | $51 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 60 ($33) | $46 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 ($101) | $92 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($136) | $120 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 ($27,568) | $25,474 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 ($1.45) | $1.06 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 ($5.34) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 30 ($17) | $19 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 50 ($28) | $125 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 17 ($9) | $7 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($3.76) | $4.17 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($9) | $5.50 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 6.00 ($3.33) | $4.18 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 10 ($5.55) | $2.05 | + 171% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 25 ($14) | $25 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 100 ($55) | $49 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 40 ($22) | $27 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 140 ($78) | $83 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 15 ($8) | $13 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 ($3.88) | $5.19 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 3.00 ($1.66) | $6 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 ($613) | $499 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($0.28) | $0.17 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 100 ($55) | $53 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 14 ($8) | $9 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,188 prices entered by 2,615 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in United States
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