Travel budget and cost of living in the Netherlands Antilles how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in the Netherlands Antilles
Netherlands Antilles: calculate your travel budget
Netherlands Antilles: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in the Netherlands Antilles for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 83 for 2 ppl.
- $ 19 per person
- $ 6.2 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1848* (3010 ANG)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 122 for 2 ppl.
- $ 46 per person
- $ 24 per person
- $ 9.6 per person
Total budget:
$ 3907* (6356 ANG)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 189 for 2 ppl.
- $ 77 per person
- $ 59 per person
- $ 20 per person
Total budget:
$ 6970* (11326 ANG)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in the Netherlands Antilles in 2023
Cost of living: Netherlands Antilles VS United States
On average, the cost of living in the Netherlands Antilles in 2023 is 6% higher than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in the Netherlands Antilles by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in the Netherlands Antilles compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Netherlands Antilles | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bonaire | 15% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Bonaire |
| Aruba | 10% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Aruba |
| Sint Maarten | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Sint Maarten |
| Noord | 5% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Noord |
| Oranjestad | 2% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Oranjestad |
| Curaçao | 2% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Curaçao |
Local prices in the Netherlands Antilles by expense type
Netherlands Antilles: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in the Netherlands Antilles costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 13 to $ 51)
($ 13 to $ 51)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 29 to $ 63)
($ 29 to $ 63)
6% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9.2 to $ 14)
($ 9.2 to $ 14)
2% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 3.7 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 8)
($ 2.2 to $ 8)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Cappuccino
$ 4.1/cup
($ 3.1 to $ 5.6)
($ 3.1 to $ 5.6)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.9 to $ 4.1)
($ 1.9 to $ 4.1)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Netherlands Antilles: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in the Netherlands Antilles costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 84 to $ 84)
($ 84 to $ 84)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1262-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 72 to $ 133)
($ 72 to $ 133)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1473-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 85 to $ 236)
($ 85 to $ 236)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2114-star hotel
$ 234/night
($ 144 to $ 335)
($ 144 to $ 335)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3165-star hotel
$ 783/night
($ 763 to $ 800)
($ 763 to $ 800)
15% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 684Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 83/month
($ 83 to $ 83)
($ 83 to $ 83)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131Room with kitchen
$ 156/month
($ 88 to $ 255)
($ 88 to $ 255)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208Hotel with swimming pool
$ 182/month
($ 102 to $ 324)
($ 102 to $ 324)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193Cottage or guest house
$ 195/month
($ 137 to $ 268)
($ 137 to $ 268)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Family room
$ 346/month
($ 119 to $ 940)
($ 119 to $ 940)
75% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199Netherlands Antilles: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in the Netherlands Antilles costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)
58% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.7 to $ 3.7)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 2 to $ 3.1)
($ 2 to $ 3.1)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Chicken
$ 8.4/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 12)
($ 4.9 to $ 12)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 6.2)
($ 3.6 to $ 6.2)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 5.7)
($ 2.5 to $ 5.7)
17% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Potatoes
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 4.3)
($ 2.4 to $ 4.3)
22% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Water bottle
$ 2.2
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)
9% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Netherlands Antilles: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in the Netherlands Antilles is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Taxi (per km)
$ 3.7/km
($ 2.3 to $ 9.2)
($ 2.3 to $ 9.2)
98% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2)
($ 1.4 to $ 2)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Car hire
$ 21/24hrs
($ 9.6 to $ 63)
($ 9.6 to $ 63)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Netherlands Antilles: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in the Netherlands Antilles is 65% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.6/ticket
($ 8.6 to $ 16)
($ 8.6 to $ 16)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Tennis
$ 55/hr
($ 16 to $ 94)
($ 16 to $ 94)
161% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21Netherlands Antilles: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in the Netherlands Antilles is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 9.2/pack
($ 9.2 to $ 10.5)
($ 9.2 to $ 10.5)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1Levi's jeans
$ 61
($ 32 to $ 125)
($ 32 to $ 125)
6% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58Summer dress
$ 46
($ 32 to $ 156)
($ 32 to $ 156)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Plane ticket budget
New York City → Aruba
$ 576
(fair price: $ 444)
(fair price: $ 444)
New York City → Sint Maarten
$ 674
(fair price: $ 500)
(fair price: $ 500)
London → Aruba
$ 940
(fair price: $ 820)
(fair price: $ 820)
New York City → Curaçao
$ 660
(fair price: $ 515)
(fair price: $ 515)
Toronto (Ontario) → Aruba
$ 587
(fair price: $ 467)
(fair price: $ 467)
London → Sint Maarten
$ 1040
(fair price: $ 843)
(fair price: $ 843)
About the information on the cost of living in the Netherlands Antilles
The information about the cost of living in the Netherlands Antilles shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in the Netherlands Antilles updated on 30-05-2023.
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