- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (100 kn) | 65 kn | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (56 kn) | 37 kn | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (29 kn) | 29 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (23 kn) | 17 kn | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (17 kn) | 11 kn | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.65 (42 kn) | 37 kn | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (18 kn) | 8 kn | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (11 kn) | 4.89 kn | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (8 kn) | 8 kn | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (60 kn) | 48 kn | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.38 (18 kn) | 12 kn | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (9 kn) | 5.21 kn | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 127% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,920 (14,150 kn) | 4,638 kn | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,328 (9,785 kn) | 3,239 kn | + 202% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (1,123 kn) | 1,134 kn | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,201 (8,850 kn) | 3,062 kn | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €858 (6,327 kn) | 2,086 kn | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (775 kn) | 745 kn | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (200 kn) | 143 kn | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (3,050 kn) | 2,752 kn | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (880 kn) | 685 kn | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (46 kn) | 50 kn | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (106 kn) | 43 kn | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (625 kn) | 596 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (268 kn) | 268 kn | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (681 kn) | 629 kn | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (995 kn) | 699 kn | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 51% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,832 (190,379 kn) | 149,951 kn | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (12 kn) | 10 kn | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (604 kn) | 336 kn | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 10% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.21 (24 kn) | 55 kn | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (92 kn) | 73 kn | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (295 kn) | 258 kn | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.19 (23 kn) | 22 kn | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (24 kn) | 25 kn | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.65 (20 kn) | 21 kn | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (11 kn) | 9 kn | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (13 kn) | 15 kn | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (187 kn) | 53 kn | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 57% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (310 kn) | 157 kn | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (165 kn) | 68 kn | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €117 (866 kn) | 182 kn | + 375% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (530 kn) | 310 kn | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (69 kn) | 44 kn | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (23 kn) | 12 kn | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.67 (34 kn) | 20 kn | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (3,772 kn) | 3,942 kn | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (1.55 kn) | 0.94 kn | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (220 kn) | 264 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (51 kn) | 27 kn | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 63% more expensive than in Croatia
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