Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (C$26) | C$23 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (C$15) | C$13 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (C$8) | C$9 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (C$1.90) | C$3.05 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (C$7) | C$5.72 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (C$4.47) | C$5.13 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (C$3.34) | C$5.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (C$2.31) | C$3.01 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (C$2.20) | C$3.59 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$9) | C$18 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.23 (C$4.64) | C$3.05 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (C$2.19) | C$2.94 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 10% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,030 (C$2,917) | C$2,759 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,714 (C$2,463) | C$2,146 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (C$371) | C$216 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,451 (C$2,085) | C$1,784 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,171 (C$1,683) | C$1,420 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (C$220) | C$119 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$57) | C$73 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (C$465) | C$452 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (C$218) | C$218 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (C$19) | C$14 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (C$27) | C$28 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (C$111) | C$79 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (C$47) | C$57 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (C$128) | C$121 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (C$165) | C$149 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,526 (C$39,556) | C$30,938 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (C$2.74) | C$1.67 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (C$132) | C$105 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (C$5.16) | C$13 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$17) | C$28 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (C$65) | C$114 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (C$7) | C$7 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (C$7) | C$6 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (C$3.18) | C$4.97 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (C$4.36) | C$3.51 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$35) | C$31 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 15% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (C$72) | C$65 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (C$34) | C$32 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (C$154) | C$163 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (C$105) | C$112 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (C$20) | C$15 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (C$5.02) | C$5.35 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (C$8) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (C$837) | C$771 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.11) | C$0.43 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (C$57) | C$62 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$12) | C$17 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in Canada
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