- 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) | 67 kn | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (58 kn) | 38 kn | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (30 kn) | 29 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.36 (25 kn) | 17 kn | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (19 kn) | 11 kn | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.78 (43 kn) | 42 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (18 kn) | 8 kn | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (12 kn) | 5.20 kn | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (10 kn) | 8 kn | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (56 kn) | 47 kn | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (19 kn) | 12 kn | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (10 kn) | 5.69 kn | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 131% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,944 (14,496 kn) | 4,748 kn | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,424 (10,614 kn) | 3,528 kn | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (1,027 kn) | 986 kn | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,245 (9,282 kn) | 3,204 kn | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €890 (6,639 kn) | 2,323 kn | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (767 kn) | 703 kn | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (214 kn) | 137 kn | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €413 (3,083 kn) | 2,792 kn | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (949 kn) | 709 kn | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (56 kn) | 54 kn | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (109 kn) | 41 kn | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 12% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (634 kn) | 645 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (273 kn) | 247 kn | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (773 kn) | 626 kn | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (1,024 kn) | 758 kn | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 56% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,905 (193,138 kn) | 146,578 kn | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (12 kn) | 10 kn | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (614 kn) | 332 kn | + 85% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 14% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (31 kn) | 54 kn | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (98 kn) | 67 kn | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (293 kn) | 257 kn | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (27 kn) | 28 kn | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (23 kn) | 24 kn | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (21 kn) | 23 kn | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (12 kn) | 9 kn | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (13 kn) | 15 kn | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (186 kn) | 56 kn | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 60% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (337 kn) | 168 kn | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (168 kn) | 70 kn | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (545 kn) | 262 kn | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (562 kn) | 341 kn | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (68 kn) | 47 kn | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (24 kn) | 13 kn | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (32 kn) | 15 kn | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (3,471 kn) | 3,756 kn | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (1.82 kn) | 0.79 kn | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (247 kn) | 282 kn | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (51 kn) | 28 kn | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 67% more expensive than in Croatia
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