Cost of living in Netherlands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (130元) | 46元 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (81元) | 40元 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.11 (39元) | 16元 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (10元) | 18元 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (36元) | 19元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (23元) | 11元 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (49元) | 63元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (17元) | 15元 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (12元) | 6元 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (11元) | 7元 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (49元) | 118元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (24元) | 8元 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (11元) | 16元 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,185 (16,663元) | 15,059元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,866 (14,231元) | 9,006元 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €267 (2,039元) | 421元 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,489 (11,354元) | 7,547元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,248 (9,521元) | 4,347元 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €197 (1,501元) | 262元 | + 473% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (318元) | 115元 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (2,419元) | 1,143元 | + 112% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (1,428元) | 589元 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (84元) | 39元 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (140元) | 51元 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (593元) | 529元 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (264元) | 248元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (688元) | 626元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (893元) | 828元 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (218,340元) | 161,247元 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.06 (16元) | 9元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €86 (657元) | 204元 | + 223% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (23元) | 39元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (92元) | 27元 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (374元) | 391元 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (36元) | 53元 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (39元) | 33元 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (40元) | 34元 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (17元) | 13元 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (25元) | 15元 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (226元) | 74元 | + 204% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (394元) | 265元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (183元) | 110元 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (1,783元) | 1,294元 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (561元) | 348元 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (99元) | 79元 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (26元) | 29元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 (40元) | 18元 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €653 (4,980元) | 3,321元 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.60元) | 0.20元 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (321元) | 410元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (59元) | 24元 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,231 prices entered by 307 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 69% more expensive than in China
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