Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Uruguay
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands Antilles is 23% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 25 ($U572) | $U712 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 ($U484) | $U509 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 ($U241) | $U212 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 ($U80) | $U49 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 ($U229) | $U196 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 ($U160) | $U148 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 ($U398) | $U334 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 ($U343) | $U116 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 ($U149) | $U77 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 ($U139) | $U88 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 ($U1,520) | $U427 | + 256% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 ($U179) | $U141 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 ($U69) | $U82 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 1,250 ($U28,580) | $U50,072 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 ($U20,114) | $U29,418 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 ($U12,536) | $U4,758 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 ($U34,931) | $U33,350 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 ($U15,878) | $U22,103 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 ($U4,141) | $U4,500 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 ($U2,100) | $U1,305 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 ($U15,809) | $U14,522 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 ($U7,194) | $U5,853 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 ($U691) | $U287 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 ($U183) | $U327 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 21% cheaper than in Uruguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 ($U2,624) | $U3,790 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 ($U1,251) | $U1,920 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 ($U5,480) | $U4,960 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($U5,600) | $U4,622 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 42% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 ($U959,774) | $U948,979 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 3.00 ($U69) | $U77 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 ($U4,573) | $U2,691 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is about the same as in Uruguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 ($U125) | $U288 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 ($U445) | $U781 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 ($U1,988) | $U2,961 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 ($U365) | $U164 | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($U165) | $U149 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($U399) | $U298 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 ($U219) | $U106 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 ($U289) | $U120 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 ($U621) | $U497 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 7% more expensive than in Uruguay | ||||
| Netherlands Antilles | Uruguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 ($U2,045) | $U1,644 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 ($U770) | $U668 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $U1,249 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 ($U3,322) | $U2,942 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 19 ($U434) | $U435 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 ($U257) | $U210 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 ($U105) | $U176 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $U46,828 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($U11) | $U13 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 ($U2,736) | $U2,533 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 ($U485) | $U217 | + 124% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,173 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 17% more expensive than in Uruguay
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