Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 23 ($13) | $14 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 15 ($8) | $8 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 5.99 ($3.35) | $4.32 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.26 ($1.82) | $0.88 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 7 ($3.95) | $3.00 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 13 ($7) | $4.08 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 30 ($17) | $6 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 8 ($4.47) | $3.39 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 ($3.91) | $1.74 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 4.23 ($2.36) | $3.21 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 22 ($12) | $15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 5.98 ($3.34) | $1.92 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 2.62 ($1.46) | $2.07 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,931 ($1,079) | $2,234 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 1,208 ($675) | $1,605 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 468 ($261) | $179 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 797 ($445) | $1,614 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 624 ($349) | $1,141 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 248 ($138) | $117 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 95 ($53) | $48 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 399 ($223) | $300 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 226 ($126) | $121 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 16 ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 10 ($5.74) | $22 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 110 ($61) | $49 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 85 ($47) | $44 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 250 ($140) | $87 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 250 ($140) | $114 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 35,000 ($19,553) | $23,002 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 1.87 ($1.04) | $0.77 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 93 ($52) | $79 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 ($14) | $7 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 10 ($5.59) | $20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 43 ($24) | $110 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 8 ($4.47) | $7 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 10 ($5.59) | $3.51 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($9) | $5.02 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 4.81 ($2.68) | $3.54 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 9 ($5.06) | $1.85 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 ($15) | $22 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 50% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 115 ($64) | $45 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 30 ($17) | $25 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 45 ($25) | $221 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 147 ($82) | $75 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 12 ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 8 ($4.47) | $4.81 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 5.79 ($3.24) | $5.82 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 2.00 ($1.12) | $0.19 | + 496% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 91 ($51) | $54 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 11 ($6) | $8 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,863 prices entered by 6,444 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 12% cheaper than in United States
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