Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles compared to Venezuela
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Food | + 87% | |||
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Food in Netherlands Antilles is 87% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ƒ 72 ($40) | US $18 | + 123% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ƒ 21 ($12) | US $10 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ƒ 11 ($5.84) | US $3.44 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ƒ 3.50 ($1.94) | US $2.28 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | ƒ 10 ($5.56) | US $2.99 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ƒ 7 ($3.89) | US $1.92 | + 102% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ƒ 17 ($10) | US $3.21 | + 201% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ƒ 15 ($8) | US $5.03 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ƒ 7 ($3.61) | US $2.44 | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ƒ 6 ($3.37) | US $1.74 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ƒ 66 ($37) | US $10 | + 259% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ƒ 8 ($4.35) | US $2.31 | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ƒ 3.04 ($1.69) | US $1.12 | + 51% | |
Housing | + 72% | |||
Housing in Netherlands Antilles is 72% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ƒ 2,500 ($1,388) | US $853 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ƒ 880 ($488) | US $407 | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ƒ 548 ($304) | US $46 | + 556% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ƒ 1,528 ($848) | US $496 | + 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ƒ 694 ($385) | US $289 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ƒ 181 ($101) | US $42 | + 138% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ƒ 92 ($51) | US $30 | + 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | ƒ 691 ($384) | US $281 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 315 ($175) | US $154 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ƒ 30 ($17) | US $9 | + 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ƒ 8 ($4.44) | US $5.58 | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands Antilles is 29% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ƒ 115 ($64) | US $46 | + 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ƒ 55 ($30) | US $29 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 240 ($133) | US $92 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ƒ 245 ($136) | US $68 | + 99% | |
Transportation | + 158% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands Antilles is 158% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ƒ 41,977 ($23,301) | US $22,069 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ƒ 2.62 ($1.45) | US $0.57 | + 155% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ƒ 200 ($111) | US $28 | + 302% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands Antilles is 40% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ƒ 5.47 ($3.04) | US $4.79 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ƒ 19 ($11) | US $8 | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ƒ 87 ($48) | US $44 | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ƒ 16 ($9) | US $7 | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ƒ 7 ($4.01) | US $3.83 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ƒ 17 ($10) | US $4.57 | + 112% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ƒ 10 ($5.31) | US $2.71 | + 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ƒ 13 ($7) | US $2.07 | + 239% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ƒ 27 ($15) | US $16 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands Antilles is 22% more expensive than in Venezuela | ||||
Netherlands Antilles | Venezuela | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ƒ 89 ($50) | US $24 | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ƒ 34 ($19) | US $8 | + 129% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | US $57 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ƒ 145 ($81) | US $40 | + 103% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ƒ 20 ($11) | US $10 | + 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ƒ 11 ($6) | US $4.12 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ƒ 4.58 ($2.54) | US $1.48 | + 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ƒ 1,106 ($614) | US $804 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ƒ 0.50 ($0.28) | US $0.40 | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ƒ 120 ($66) | US $53 | + 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ƒ 21 ($12) | US $3.24 | + 264% | |
TOTAL | + 79% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 79% more expensive than in Venezuela
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