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

Compare with the average cost of living in:

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:

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% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Bonaire
Aruba 10% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Aruba
Sint Maarten 6% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Sint Maarten
Noord 5% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Noord
Oranjestad 2% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Oranjestad
Curaçao 2% lessTravel 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
Lunch
$ 23/person
($ 13 to $ 51)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 29 to $ 63)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 9.2 to $ 14)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.7 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 8)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.1 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.9)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.1/cup
($ 3.1 to $ 5.6)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.9 to $ 4.1)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.9/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.1)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Netherlands 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
1-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 84 to $ 84)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 72 to $ 133)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 147
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 145/night
($ 85 to $ 236)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 211
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 234/night
($ 144 to $ 335)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 316
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 783/night
($ 763 to $ 800)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 684
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 83/month
($ 83 to $ 83)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 131
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 156/month
($ 88 to $ 255)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 182/month
($ 102 to $ 324)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 193
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 195/month
($ 137 to $ 268)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 346/month
($ 119 to $ 940)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 199

Netherlands 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
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 3.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.5/kg
($ 2 to $ 3.1)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.6/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 4.4)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.4/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 12)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.4/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 6.2)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 5.7)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 4.3)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Netherlands 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
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.7/km
($ 2.3 to $ 9.2)

98% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

44% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Car hire
Car hire
$ 21/24hrs
($ 9.6 to $ 63)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Netherlands 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
Cinema
$ 9.6/ticket
($ 8.6 to $ 16)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 55/hr
($ 16 to $ 94)

161% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Netherlands 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
Cigarettes
$ 9.2/pack
($ 9.2 to $ 10.5)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 61
($ 32 to $ 125)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 32 to $ 156)

1% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Aruba
New York City → Aruba
New York City → Aruba
$ 576
(fair price: $ 444)
New York City → Sint Maarten
New York City → Sint Maarten
New York City → Sint Maarten
$ 674
(fair price: $ 500)
London → Aruba
London → Aruba
London → Aruba
$ 940
(fair price: $ 820)
New York City → Curaçao
New York City → Curaçao
New York City → Curaçao
$ 660
(fair price: $ 515)
Toronto (Ontario) → Aruba
Toronto (Ontario) → Aruba
Toronto (Ontario) → Aruba
$ 587
(fair price: $ 467)
London → Sint Maarten
London → Sint Maarten
London → Sint Maarten
$ 1040
(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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