Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 60% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (121 kn) | 54 kn | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (66 kn) | 38 kn | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (34 kn) | 30 kn | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (9 kn) | 7 kn | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.22 (24 kn) | 16 kn | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (18 kn) | 12 kn | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.85 (44 kn) | 45 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (19 kn) | 10 kn | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (12 kn) | 5.98 kn | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.47 (11 kn) | 9 kn | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (61 kn) | 55 kn | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.55 (19 kn) | 13 kn | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (10 kn) | 6 kn | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 101% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,828 (13,806 kn) | 4,487 kn | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,385 (10,459 kn) | 4,235 kn | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (1,254 kn) | 1,114 kn | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,214 (9,172 kn) | 4,107 kn | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €861 (6,505 kn) | 3,352 kn | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 (868 kn) | 1,083 kn | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (255 kn) | 119 kn | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 (3,232 kn) | 2,879 kn | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €172 (1,299 kn) | 1,062 kn | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (58 kn) | 49 kn | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (111 kn) | 47 kn | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 5% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (652 kn) | 562 kn | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (317 kn) | 382 kn | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (789 kn) | 508 kn | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (1,036 kn) | 615 kn | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 76% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,958 (211,205 kn) | 155,327 kn | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (12 kn) | 10 kn | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (759 kn) | 341 kn | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 26% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.46 (26 kn) | 38 kn | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (105 kn) | 50 kn | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (254 kn) | 248 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (22 kn) | 25 kn | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (31 kn) | 29 kn | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (32 kn) | 27 kn | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (13 kn) | 9 kn | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (15 kn) | 15 kn | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (191 kn) | 75 kn | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 44% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (310 kn) | 136 kn | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (161 kn) | 71 kn | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (567 kn) | 336 kn | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (505 kn) | 301 kn | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (86 kn) | 49 kn | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (26 kn) | 15 kn | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.82 (36 kn) | 16 kn | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (3,508 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.92 kn) | 1.17 kn | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (340 kn) | 289 kn | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (60 kn) | 30 kn | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 68% more expensive than in Croatia
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