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Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
ANG 1,740
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
ANG 745richest 20%
ANG 4,460
Curaçao has more going on than the average Caribbean island — oil refining, financial services, and tourism all sit side by side — but none of it makes everyday life cheap. A small island still brings in most of what it uses, and the prices follow the freight. It's an expensive place to live without tipping into the extreme, and the gap between comfortable and modest stays fairly moderate.
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Cost of living in Curaçao
ANG 745/mo
vs ANG 1,430 in your country
Take-home
ANG 1,170
vs ANG 2,150 in your country
Potential savings
ANG 430
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How living costs in Curaçao compare
Compared with the rest of Latin America, Curaçao lands in the upper range for cost, and it holds much the same spot worldwide. You might expect its mix of industries to ease the pressure, but the simple math of a small island keeps prices stubbornly high regardless. For anyone deciding, count on costs well above the regional norm, roughly in step with the wider Caribbean.
Data source: household consumption 2018 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Curaçao?
A typical person in Curaçao spends about ANG 1,740 a month — around ANG 20,900 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the cost of living in Curaçao in US dollars?
The cost of living in Curaçao is about $974 a month, or roughly $11,688 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Curaçao?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about ANG 745 a month per person, a typical one around ANG 1,740, and a comfortable life around ANG 2,460. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Curaçao enough to live on?
In most cases yes, but without much of a cushion. Average spending is about ANG 1,740 a month, while the average take-home pay in Curaçao is about ANG 2,090. For more on incomes, see salaries in Curaçao.
Is Curaçao an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Curaçao is more expensive than 72% of countries worldwide and ranks 8th of 33 in Latin America by cost of living.
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