- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 47% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (102 kn) | 64 kn | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (57 kn) | 37 kn | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (29 kn) | 29 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.23 (24 kn) | 17 kn | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (18 kn) | 11 kn | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (43 kn) | 39 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (17 kn) | 8 kn | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (12 kn) | 5.02 kn | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (9 kn) | 8 kn | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (57 kn) | 47 kn | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (19 kn) | 13 kn | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (10 kn) | 5.62 kn | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 137% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,937 (14,394 kn) | 4,706 kn | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,387 (10,306 kn) | 3,471 kn | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (1,084 kn) | 1,025 kn | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,239 (9,205 kn) | 3,009 kn | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €878 (6,527 kn) | 2,148 kn | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (763 kn) | 709 kn | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (212 kn) | 133 kn | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €404 (3,005 kn) | 2,626 kn | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (871 kn) | 649 kn | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (54 kn) | 56 kn | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (109 kn) | 40 kn | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (627 kn) | 620 kn | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (276 kn) | 264 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (752 kn) | 620 kn | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 (1,007 kn) | 757 kn | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 54% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,525 (189,666 kn) | 153,067 kn | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (12 kn) | 10 kn | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (610 kn) | 328 kn | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 12% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 (34 kn) | 52 kn | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (79 kn) | 73 kn | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (292 kn) | 270 kn | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (26 kn) | 25 kn | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (25 kn) | 24 kn | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (22 kn) | 22 kn | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (11 kn) | 9 kn | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (13 kn) | 15 kn | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (191 kn) | 55 kn | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 62% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (334 kn) | 149 kn | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (168 kn) | 69 kn | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (543 kn) | 247 kn | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (552 kn) | 319 kn | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (67 kn) | 46 kn | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (24 kn) | 12 kn | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.41 (33 kn) | 19 kn | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (3,665 kn) | 3,884 kn | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (1.71 kn) | 0.76 kn | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (258 kn) | 270 kn | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (51 kn) | 27 kn | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 67% more expensive than in Croatia
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