- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Croatia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 50% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (103 kn) | 60 kn | + 70% | |
| 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 | €4.01 (30 kn) | 28 kn | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (24 kn) | 17 kn | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 (18 kn) | 11 kn | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (44 kn) | 38 kn | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (18 kn) | 8 kn | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (11 kn) | 5.10 kn | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (9 kn) | 8 kn | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (59 kn) | 48 kn | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.52 (19 kn) | 12 kn | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (10 kn) | 5.46 kn | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 137% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,963 (14,607 kn) | 4,813 kn | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,416 (10,536 kn) | 3,281 kn | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (1,076 kn) | 1,131 kn | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,268 (9,435 kn) | 3,069 kn | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €911 (6,780 kn) | 2,129 kn | + 218% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €104 (770 kn) | 731 kn | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (210 kn) | 135 kn | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €423 (3,145 kn) | 2,581 kn | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (875 kn) | 683 kn | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (54 kn) | 57 kn | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (110 kn) | 42 kn | + 162% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (624 kn) | 613 kn | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (279 kn) | 268 kn | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (741 kn) | 619 kn | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (992 kn) | 726 kn | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 52% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,897 (192,676 kn) | 155,722 kn | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (12 kn) | 10 kn | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (603 kn) | 332 kn | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 8% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.40 (33 kn) | 54 kn | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (79 kn) | 80 kn | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (262 kn) | 268 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.48 (26 kn) | 24 kn | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (26 kn) | 23 kn | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (22 kn) | 22 kn | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (13 kn) | 15 kn | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (192 kn) | 55 kn | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 64% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (327 kn) | 158 kn | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (169 kn) | 69 kn | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (565 kn) | 225 kn | + 151% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (569 kn) | 320 kn | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (69 kn) | 43 kn | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (24 kn) | 12 kn | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (34 kn) | 20 kn | + 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €503 (3,744 kn) | 3,938 kn | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (1.63 kn) | 0.67 kn | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (259 kn) | 266 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (50 kn) | 27 kn | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 67% more expensive than in Croatia
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