Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United States
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 ($13) | $15 | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 ($9) | $8 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 ($4.18) | $4.25 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 2.80 ($1.56) | $0.88 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 6.00 ($3.34) | $2.94 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 4.72 ($2.63) | $4.11 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 12 ($7) | $6 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 9 ($4.98) | $3.31 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 3.61 ($2.01) | $1.67 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 11 ($5.89) | $3.31 | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 16 ($9) | $14 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.97 ($3.33) | $1.99 | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 4.24 ($2.36) | $2.06 | + 14% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 4,016 ($2,238) | $2,212 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,641 ($914) | $1,551 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 363 ($203) | $178 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 2,530 ($1,410) | $1,534 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 903 ($503) | $1,114 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 530 ($295) | $111 | + 165% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 69 ($38) | $50 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 619 ($345) | $271 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 485 ($271) | $128 | + 112% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 ($10) | $11 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 ($6) | $22 | - 70% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 28% more expensive than in United States | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 123 ($68) | $47 | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 99 ($55) | $44 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 182 ($101) | $87 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($136) | $109 | + 25% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in United States | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 49,714 ($27,704) | $23,574 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.85 ($1.03) | $0.64 | + 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 109 ($61) | $74 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 10 ($5.37) | $7 | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 33 ($18) | $16 | + 11% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 52 ($29) | $112 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 14 ($8) | $7 | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($3.96) | $3.47 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 10 ($5.85) | $4.93 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 5.81 ($3.24) | $3.64 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 5.53 ($3.08) | $1.82 | + 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 35 ($20) | $22 | - 10% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 70 ($39) | $46 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 31 ($18) | $25 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 135 ($75) | $80 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 16 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 7 ($3.89) | $5.05 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 7 ($4.00) | $5.84 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 ($616) | $421 | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($0.28) | $0.51 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 109 ($61) | $50 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 13 ($7) | $8 | - 12% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 4% cheaper than in United States
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