The answer to the first question will depend on the level of your income. When compared to the large cities across the world, Curacao “loses” to the U.S. by 3 times. But the situation changes when you take into consideration that the average salary over there is 1,101 USD. For example (all prices are given in USD), a lunch will cost you 7.8 / 8.4 / 70 (a McDonald's meal, a full lunch at a cafe for one person and a lunch in a good restaurant for two including alcohol). Clothing: 55 /60 / 92 (jeans, dress in a chain store, sneakers). As for the business opportunities, Curacao is a classic offshore providing excellent prospects for any company. For example, it is not so difficult to obtain a gambling license here though this business falls within a category of high-risk businesses.