Cost of living in Netherlands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 126% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (176元) | 42元 | + 319% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (102元) | 36元 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (51元) | 15元 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.49 (38元) | 16元 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.39 (28元) | 11元 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (56元) | 50元 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (20元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (16元) | 7元 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 (14元) | 7元 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (68元) | 89元 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 (27元) | 9元 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (13元) | 13元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 133% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,596 (21,746元) | 12,689元 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,072 (17,359元) | 5,937元 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €222 (1,859元) | 450元 | + 313% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,711 (14,331元) | 6,875元 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,378 (11,542元) | 3,656元 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (1,469元) | 296元 | + 396% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (324元) | 100元 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (3,198元) | 1,460元 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €168 (1,404元) | 553元 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (87元) | 43元 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (147元) | 55元 | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (738元) | 418元 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (296元) | 296元 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (855元) | 553元 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (947元) | 705元 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 167% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 167% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,105 (310,799元) | 148,726元 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (17元) | 8元 | + 121% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (769元) | 228元 | + 237% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.55 (21元) | 51元 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (137元) | 84元 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (445元) | 114元 | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 (47元) | 67元 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (35元) | 57元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (36元) | 25元 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (17元) | 7元 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (22元) | 13元 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (248元) | 85元 | + 194% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 70% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (463元) | 178元 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (253元) | 109元 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 (2,037元) | 1,179元 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (693元) | 320元 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (116元) | 81元 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.07 (34元) | 28元 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.90 (49元) | 15元 | + 226% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €439 (3,677元) | 3,924元 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (438元) | 414元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (100元) | 25元 | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 117% more expensive than in China
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