- Cost of Living
- Netherlands Antilles
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 10 ($5.63) | $14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 ($12) | $8 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 6.00 ($3.38) | $4.52 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 ($2.01) | $0.89 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 ($3.29) | $3.19 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.99 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 ($5.63) | $6 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 ($1.69) | $3.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 ($4.51) | $1.61 | + 180% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 ($4.51) | $3.63 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 ($8) | $15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 ($4.23) | $1.92 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 ($0.56) | $2.13 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 61% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $2,046 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 ($1,690) | $1,576 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 ($451) | $176 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 ($4,508) | $1,586 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 ($845) | $1,129 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 ($134) | $119 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 ($113) | $48 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 ($563) | $328 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 ($229) | $120 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 ($10) | $11 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 ($7) | $23 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 683% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 683% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 ($338) | $47 | + 614% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 ($451) | $45 | + 909% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 ($169) | $86 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 ($451) | $115 | + 293% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 ($13,524) | $22,381 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 ($5.63) | $0.78 | + 626% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 120 ($68) | $85 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 ($14) | $7 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 ($11) | $18 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 ($42) | $111 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 ($4.93) | $3.48 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($3.94) | $5.13 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 ($0.85) | $3.47 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 ($1.13) | $1.87 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 ($8) | $21 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 ($12) | $45 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 ($20) | $25 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 ($28) | $174 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 ($42) | $79 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 ($17) | $12 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 ($10) | $4.89 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 ($4.23) | $5.95 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 ($0.73) | $0.36 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 ($45) | $53 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 ($5.63) | $8 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89,657 prices entered by 12,755 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 45% more expensive than in United States
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