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:

  • $ 46 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 6.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1289* (2324 ANG)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 127 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 42 per person
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 8.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 3980* (7168 ANG)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 195 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 72 per person
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 6896* (12432 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 20% 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
Noord 22% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Noord
Bonaire 7% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Bonaire
Aruba 7% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Aruba
Oranjestad 6% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Oranjestad
Sint Maarten 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Sint Maarten
Curaçao 0% 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
$ 20/person
($ 12 to $ 45)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 40/person
($ 26 to $ 112)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.3 to $ 13)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.4 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 7.2)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.7 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.7/cup
($ 2.7 to $ 5)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.6 to $ 3.6)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.6/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

22% 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 14% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 23 to $ 562)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 118
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 103/night
($ 67 to $ 170)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 140
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 78 to $ 338)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 238/night
($ 128 to $ 388)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 301
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 536/night
($ 446 to $ 747)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 607
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 76/month
($ 53 to $ 260)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 133
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 168/month
($ 80 to $ 381)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 192/month
($ 92 to $ 437)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 185
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 162/month
($ 116 to $ 240)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Family room
Family room
$ 330/month
($ 109 to $ 907)

75% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 189

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
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

55% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.2/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 3.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.2/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.7)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.5/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 11)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.5/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 5.6)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.2)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.7
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.9)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Netherlands Antilles: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in the Netherlands Antilles is 70% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.5/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.4/km
($ 2 to $ 8.3)

95% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

37% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 14
($ 12 to $ 26)

293% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 20/24hrs
($ 7.7 to $ 61)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Netherlands Antilles: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in the Netherlands Antilles is 46% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.6/ticket
($ 8.3 to $ 14)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 49/hr
($ 14 to $ 85)

126% 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 47% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.3/pack
($ 8.3 to $ 9.5)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 72
($ 29 to $ 112)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 91
($ 45 to $ 140)

111% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Aruba
New York City → Aruba
New York City → Aruba
$ 583
(fair price: $ 459)
New York City → Sint Maarten
New York City → Sint Maarten
New York City → Sint Maarten
$ 687
(fair price: $ 509)
New York City → Curaçao
New York City → Curaçao
New York City → Curaçao
$ 601
(fair price: $ 474)
Toronto → Aruba
Toronto → Aruba
Toronto → Aruba
$ 565
(fair price: $ 442)
London → Aruba
London → Aruba
London → Aruba
$ 858
(fair price: $ 753)
Los Angeles → Aruba
Los Angeles  → Aruba
Los Angeles  → Aruba
$ 559
(fair price: $ 461)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in the Netherlands Antilles updated on 27-11-2023.

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