How Curacao compares across key indices
Cost of Living
79 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
52/100
Healthcare
64/100
Quality of Life
110/200
How far your money goes in Curacao
Cost of Living
79
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
59
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
79
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
83
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Curacao - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
52/100
Crime Index
68/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Curacao has 2 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,559 in Bandariba to $1,843 in Willemstad. Bandariba leads on safety, scoring 56/100. Bandariba ranks highest for quality of life at 109/200.
Bandariba
$1,559/mo
Bandariba
56/100
Bandariba
109/200
Willemstad
68/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willemstad | $1,843 | 52/100 | 108/200 | 68/100 | 49 |
| Bandariba | $1,559 | 56/100 | 109/200 | 60/100 | 42 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Curacao. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Ages and grades
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Tuition
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Willemstad
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Healthcare system overview for Curacao
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Curacao
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Curacao, answered with data
Curacao has a cost of living index of 79 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,843 in Willemstad.
Curacao has a safety index of 52/100, making it moderately safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Willemstad scores highest on safety at 52/100.
Willemstad ranks highest for quality of life in Curacao, scoring 108/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,843/mo for a single person.
Curacao scores 64/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Curacao's cost of living is roughly 21% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 41% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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