- 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 ($5.42) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ƒ 21 ($11) | $8 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 8 ($4.39) | $4.58 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.57 ($1.93) | $0.90 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 5.84 ($3.17) | $3.21 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.00 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 10 ($5.42) | $6 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 3.00 ($1.63) | $3.37 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 8 ($4.34) | $1.61 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 8 ($4.34) | $3.16 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 14 ($7) | $15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ƒ 8 ($4.07) | $1.93 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 1.00 ($0.54) | $2.14 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 59% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $2,030 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ƒ 3,000 ($1,627) | $1,558 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 800 ($434) | $177 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ƒ 8,000 ($4,339) | $1,568 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ƒ 1,500 ($814) | $1,118 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ƒ 238 ($129) | $123 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ƒ 200 ($108) | $48 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ƒ 1,000 ($542) | $336 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 407 ($221) | $120 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 18 ($10) | $11 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 12 ($7) | $23 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 667% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 667% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 600 ($325) | $47 | + 585% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ƒ 800 ($434) | $45 | + 869% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 300 ($163) | $85 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 800 ($434) | $114 | + 280% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 70% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 24,000 ($13,016) | $22,136 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 10 ($5.42) | $0.75 | + 620% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 25 ($14) | $7 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 20 ($11) | $19 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 75 ($41) | $113 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ƒ 12 ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 9 ($4.75) | $3.49 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($3.80) | $5.08 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 1.50 ($0.81) | $3.42 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 2.00 ($1.08) | $1.85 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 15 ($8) | $21 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 21 ($11) | $44 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 36 ($20) | $25 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ƒ 50 ($27) | $168 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 75 ($41) | $79 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 30 ($16) | $11 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 17 ($9) | $4.85 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 8 ($4.07) | $5.81 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 1.30 ($0.71) | $0.31 | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 80 ($43) | $53 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 10 ($5.42) | $8 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,523 prices entered by 14,144 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 53% more expensive than in United States
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