Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Canada
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (C$33) | C$25 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (C$19) | C$15 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (C$2.08) | C$3.08 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.49 (C$7) | C$5.70 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.39 (C$5.36) | C$5.96 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$11) | C$12 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (C$3.70) | C$5.48 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (C$2.95) | C$4.18 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 (C$2.56) | C$4.05 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$13) | C$23 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 (C$5.03) | C$3.48 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (C$2.54) | C$3.12 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 17% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,596 (C$4,104) | C$3,242 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,072 (C$3,276) | C$2,682 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €222 (C$351) | C$259 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,711 (C$2,705) | C$2,239 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,378 (C$2,178) | C$1,855 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (C$277) | C$143 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$61) | C$72 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (C$604) | C$373 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €168 (C$265) | C$237 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (C$16) | C$18 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (C$28) | C$34 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 15% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (C$139) | C$89 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (C$56) | C$65 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (C$161) | C$131 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (C$179) | C$170 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 41% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,105 (C$58,656) | C$33,025 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (C$3.20) | C$1.67 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (C$145) | C$111 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.55 (C$4.03) | C$13 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (C$21) | C$29 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (C$84) | C$175 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 (C$9) | C$11 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (C$7) | C$8 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (C$7) | C$7 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (C$3.13) | C$4.20 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (C$4.23) | C$3.88 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (C$47) | C$34 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 14% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (C$87) | C$74 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (C$48) | C$35 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 (C$384) | C$200 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (C$131) | C$133 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (C$22) | C$16 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.07 (C$6) | C$6.00 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.90 (C$9) | C$8 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €439 (C$694) | C$658 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.45 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (C$83) | C$62 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 18% more expensive than in Canada
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