Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Curacao

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Rent Prices in Curacao are 49.0% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Curacao are 13.9% lower than in United States
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Restaurants	United States Edit	Curacao Edit	Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 $ (35.80 NAf)	15.88 $ (28.43 NAf)	-20.6 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	75.00 $ (134.25 NAf)	78.21 $ (140.00 NAf)	+4.3 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	12.00 $ (21.48 NAf)	10.06 $ (18.00 NAf)	-16.2 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	6.00 $ (10.74 NAf)	5.79 $ (10.37 NAf)	-3.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	7.50 $ (13.43 NAf)	5.03 $ (9.00 NAf)	-33.0 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	5.32 $ (9.52 NAf)	3.53 $ (6.32 NAf)	-33.6 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.61 $ (4.67 NAf)	2.99 $ (5.36 NAf)	+14.8 %
Bottled Water (12 oz)	2.11 $ (3.78 NAf)	1.76 $ (3.15 NAf)	-16.8 %
Markets	United States Edit	Curacao Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.06 $ (1.91 NAf)	1.66 $ (2.98 NAf)	+56.2 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	3.32 $ (5.95 NAf)	2.11 $ (3.77 NAf)	-36.6 %
White Rice (1 lb)	2.09 $ (3.74 NAf)	1.77 $ (3.18 NAf)	-15.1 %
Eggs (12, Large Size)	4.41 $ (7.90 NAf)	3.76 $ (6.74 NAf)	-14.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.92 $ (10.59 NAf)	7.58 $ (13.57 NAf)	+28.2 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	5.57 $ (9.96 NAf)	3.54 $ (6.34 NAf)	-36.3 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	7.54 $ (13.50 NAf)	5.64 $ (10.09 NAf)	-25.3 %
Apples (1 lb)	2.37 $ (4.25 NAf)	2.24 $ (4.01 NAf)	-5.7 %
Bananas (1 lb)	0.77 $ (1.37 NAf)	1.33 $ (2.38 NAf)	+73.9 %
Oranges (1 lb)	2.02 $ (3.62 NAf)	? (? NAf)
Tomatoes (1 lb)	2.22 $ (3.98 NAf)	? (? NAf)
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.32 $ (2.36 NAf)	1.52 $ (2.72 NAf)	+15.2 %
Onions (1 lb)	1.39 $ (2.49 NAf)	1.05 $ (1.88 NAf)	-24.4 %
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.22 $ (3.97 NAf)	1.89 $ (3.38 NAf)	-15.0 %
Bottled Water (50 oz)	2.26 $ (4.04 NAf)	2.58 $ (4.63 NAf)	+14.5 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	15.00 $ (26.85 NAf)	13.97 $ (25.00 NAf)	-6.9 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	2.01 $ (3.61 NAf)	2.51 $ (4.50 NAf)	+24.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.62 $ (6.48 NAf)	2.20 $ (3.94 NAf)	-39.3 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	10.40 $ (18.62 NAf)	9.08 $ (16.25 NAf)	-12.7 %
Transportation	United States Edit	Curacao Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.50 $ (4.48 NAf)	1.68 $ (3.00 NAf)	-33.0 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	65.00 $ (116.35 NAf)	? (? NAf)
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.50 $ (6.27 NAf)	17.57 $ (31.45 NAf)	+402.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	2.82 $ (5.04 NAf)	3.22 $ (5.76 NAf)	+14.3 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	30.00 $ (53.70 NAf)	50.00 $ (89.50 NAf)	+66.7 %
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.88 $ (1.58 NAf)	1.16 $ (2.07 NAf)	+31.2 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	35,699.74 $ (63,902.53 NAf)	? (? NAf)
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	25,877.48 $ (46,320.68 NAf)	20,391.06 $ (36,500.00 NAf)	-21.2 %
Utilities (Monthly)	United States Edit	Curacao Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	210.49 $ (376.79 NAf)	246.74 $ (441.67 NAf)	+17.2 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	60.91 $ (109.03 NAf)	80.17 $ (143.50 NAf)	+31.6 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	72.43 $ (129.64 NAf)	67.88 $ (121.50 NAf)	-6.3 %
Sports And Leisure	United States Edit	Curacao Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	45.51 $ (81.46 NAf)	56.80 $ (101.67 NAf)	+24.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	22.85 $ (40.90 NAf)	44.69 $ (80.00 NAf)	+95.6 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	15.00 $ (26.85 NAf)	8.80 $ (15.75 NAf)	-41.3 %
Childcare	United States Edit	Curacao Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	1,461.60 $ (2,616.26 NAf)	334.26 $ (598.33 NAf)	-77.1 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	25,043.32 $ (44,827.55 NAf)	10,893.85 $ (19,500.00 NAf)	-56.5 %
Clothing And Shoes	United States Edit	Curacao Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	52.42 $ (93.83 NAf)	88.69 $ (158.75 NAf)	+69.2 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	42.83 $ (76.67 NAf)	105.21 $ (188.33 NAf)	+145.7 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	90.76 $ (162.45 NAf)	143.16 $ (256.25 NAf)	+57.7 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes	113.75 $ (203.61 NAf)	132.54 $ (237.25 NAf)	+16.5 %
Rent Per Month	United States Edit	Curacao Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,743.43 $ (3,120.74 NAf)	735.57 $ (1,316.67 NAf)	-57.8 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,415.22 $ (2,533.24 NAf)	584.36 $ (1,046.00 NAf)	-58.7 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	2,869.45 $ (5,136.32 NAf)	1,741.15 $ (3,116.67 NAf)	-39.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	2,356.89 $ (4,218.83 NAf)	1,215.08 $ (2,175.00 NAf)	-48.4 %
Buy Apartment Price	United States Edit	Curacao Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	310.77 $ (556.27 NAf)	77.85 $ (139.35 NAf)	-74.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	246.51 $ (441.25 NAf)	15.57 $ (27.87 NAf)	-93.7 %
Salaries And Financing	United States Edit	Curacao Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	4,274.56 $ (7,651.46 NAf)	1,180.17 $ (2,112.50 NAf)	-72.4 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	6.33	4.97	-21.6 %
Last update:	14 December 2025	23 November 2025
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