Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 37% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (109 kn) | 76 kn | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (64 kn) | 46 kn | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.98 (30 kn) | 32 kn | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (28 kn) | 17 kn | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (17 kn) | 13 kn | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.58 (42 kn) | 41 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (18 kn) | 9 kn | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (10 kn) | 5.31 kn | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (9 kn) | 9 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (46 kn) | 63 kn | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (21 kn) | 13 kn | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.58 (12 kn) | 6 kn | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 130% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,980 (14,887 kn) | 5,718 kn | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,552 (11,670 kn) | 4,376 kn | + 167% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (1,314 kn) | 822 kn | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,290 (9,697 kn) | 3,639 kn | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,017 (7,648 kn) | 3,100 kn | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (829 kn) | 547 kn | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (309 kn) | 135 kn | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €380 (2,855 kn) | 3,255 kn | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (974 kn) | 638 kn | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (53 kn) | 58 kn | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (107 kn) | 56 kn | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 11% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (657 kn) | 631 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (295 kn) | 280 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (675 kn) | 581 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 (944 kn) | 582 kn | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 50% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,515 (199,374 kn) | 143,057 kn | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.72 (13 kn) | 11 kn | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (628 kn) | 368 kn | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 17% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.91 (22 kn) | 47 kn | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (104 kn) | 64 kn | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (420 kn) | 316 kn | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.54 (34 kn) | 27 kn | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.65 (27 kn) | 31 kn | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.09 (31 kn) | 24 kn | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (10 kn) | 10 kn | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.88 (14 kn) | 16 kn | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (172 kn) | 63 kn | + 174% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 34% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (322 kn) | 182 kn | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (178 kn) | 88 kn | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (465 kn) | 394 kn | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (499 kn) | 346 kn | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (69 kn) | 57 kn | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (24 kn) | 12 kn | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.74 (36 kn) | 17 kn | + 114% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €531 (3,995 kn) | 4,347 kn | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (1.04 kn) | 1.00 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (274 kn) | 260 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (55 kn) | 32 kn | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 61% more expensive than in Croatia
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