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Cost of living in Curacao

 

When people think about studying or staying abroad, Curacao might come to their minds and they might ask how much it costs to live there. This mostly depends on your lifestyle and where you want to stay, but most people would say that it’s unbelievable cheap country. On average, it can be said that living expenses are significantly lower if compared to other countries. Curacao has to offer a lot, with an incredibly low cost of living in an excelling country, but only if you live modest lives.

Restaurants

People interested in eating out will be glad to hear that a meal at a restaurant can cost under USD3 and the juices, domestic beers and wines are also extremely cheap as well. Living in this country and eating daily in restaurants is not very hard for the tourists, as the prices are quite reasonable compared to the prices in the whole America.

Markets

Fruit and vegetable lovers would feel satisfied to hear that the prices are inexpensive that the cost of food at the local markets is almost negligible. When you have a job, the prices at the local markets are based on to the average salary of the workers and they are rather inexpensive, so that everyone can afford food for their families.

Transportation

Curacao is a country where you can live well even though you do not have much money to spend. Public transport is very cheap and every person can afford it. Gasoline is also rather cheap here, so that you can afford driving there, too, especially if you are earning your wage out of the country.

Utilities

Unlike food, utilities and the Internet are not so cheap in Curacao. You have to spare at least USD 70 a month for basic utilities, such as heating, water and electricity, and they are necessary. On the other hand, the country has very clean and rather cheapphone lines.

Clothing and shoes

Life in the country is cheaper comparing to some developed countries. However, the prices of clothing and shoes are considered rather high in relation to the minimum wages.If you earn USD160 per month, it would be difficult to afford a pair of Nike running shoes which will take you half of the paye.

Cost of Living Averages Table for Curacao (USD)

Average Restaurant Prices

Meal (Inexpensive Restaurant)

$6.18

Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter)

$1.24

Water (0.33 Liter)

$0.44

Average Market Prices

Milk (1 Liter)

$0.86

Loaf Bread (500g)

$0.49

Eggs (12)

$1.53

Average Transport Prices

One Way Ticket

$0.21

Monthly Pass

$12.36

Gasoline

$0.94

Average Utilities Prices

Basic (Water, Electricity, Garbage, Heating, Cooling)

$76.46

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local

$0.04

Internet (Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

$16.38

Average Leisure Prices

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

$48.52

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour)

$11.95

Cinema, 1 Seat, International Release

$5.15

Average Clothing Prices

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Comparable)

$51.23

1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, etc...)

$37.63

1 Pair of Adidas Walking Shoes (Mid-Range)

$75.77

Average Rent Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Center

$338.92

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Center

$184.34

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Center

$631.75

 

 

Food Price in $
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 USD
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 USD
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 USD
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 USD
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 USD
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 USD
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 USD
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 USD
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 USD
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 USD
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 USD
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 USD
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 USD
1.5 kg Sugar 10 USD
2 liter cooking oil 20 USD
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 USD
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 USD
1 liter milk 8.50 USD
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 USD
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 USD
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 USD
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 USD
House Cleaning fee per day 105 USD
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 USD
Original branded Electric Fans 200 USD
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 USD
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 USD
Single bed Blankets 120 USD
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 USD
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 USD
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 USD
Men's haircut 40 USD
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 USD
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 USD
1 month of gym subscription. 105 USD
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 USD
Unisex Loris perfume 30 USD
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 USD
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 USD
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 USD
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 USD
Go carting 30mins 120 USD
Movie House 3d cinema 30 USD
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 USD
Photo shoot 120 USD
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 USD
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 USD
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 USD
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 USD
Spalding Basketball 200 USD
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 USD
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 USD
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 USD
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 USD
1 day rent a car cost 140 USD
Driver’s license 2300 USD
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 USD
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 USD
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 USD
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 USD
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 USD
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 USD

When people think about studying or staying abroad, Curacao might come to their minds and they might ask how much it costs to live there. This mostly depends on your lifestyle and where you want to stay, but most people would say that it’s unbelievable cheap country. On average, it can be said that living expenses are significantly lower if compared to other countries. Curacao has to offer a lot, with an incredibly low cost of living in an excelling country, but only if you live modest lives.

Restaurants

People interested in eating out will be glad to hear that a meal at a restaurant can cost under USD3 and the juices, domestic beers and wines are also extremely cheap as well. Living in this country and eating daily in restaurants is not very hard for the tourists, as the prices are quite reasonable compared to the prices in the whole America.

Markets

Fruit and vegetable lovers would feel satisfied to hear that the prices are inexpensive that the cost of food at the local markets is almost negligible. When you have a job, the prices at the local markets are based on to the average salary of the workers and they are rather inexpensive, so that everyone can afford food for their families.

Transportation

Curacao is a country where you can live well even though you do not have much money to spend. Public transport is very cheap and every person can afford it. Gasoline is also rather cheap here, so that you can afford driving there, too, especially if you are earning your wage out of the country.

Utilities

Unlike food, utilities and the Internet are not so cheap in Curacao. You have to spare at least USD 70 a month for basic utilities, such as heating, water and electricity, and they are necessary. On the other hand, the country has very clean and rather cheapphone lines.

Clothing and shoes

Life in the country is cheaper comparing to some developed countries. However, the prices of clothing and shoes are considered rather high in relation to the minimum wages.If you earn USD160 per month, it would be difficult to afford a pair of Nike running shoes which will take you half of the paye.

Cost of Living Averages Table for Curacao (USD)

Average Restaurant Prices

Meal (Inexpensive Restaurant)

$6.18

Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter)

$1.24

Water (0.33 Liter)

$0.44

Average Market Prices

Milk (1 Liter)

$0.86

Loaf Bread (500g)

$0.49

Eggs (12)

$1.53

Average Transport Prices

One Way Ticket

$0.21

Monthly Pass

$12.36

Gasoline

$0.94

Average Utilities Prices

Basic (Water, Electricity, Garbage, Heating, Cooling)

$76.46

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local

$0.04

Internet (Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

$16.38

Average Leisure Prices

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

$48.52

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour)

$11.95

Cinema, 1 Seat, International Release

$5.15

Average Clothing Prices

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Comparable)

$51.23

1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, etc...)

$37.63

1 Pair of Adidas Walking Shoes (Mid-Range)

$75.77

Average Rent Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Center

$338.92

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Center

$184.34

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Center

$631.75