Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 44% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (416 Kč) | 215 Kč | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (249 Kč) | 172 Kč | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (129 Kč) | 110 Kč | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (30 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.47 (106 Kč) | 75 Kč | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (70 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (147 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (54 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (37 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (34 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (149 Kč) | 146 Kč | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (70 Kč) | 43 Kč | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (35 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 61% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,248 (53,331 Kč) | 32,697 Kč | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,867 (44,288 Kč) | 25,318 Kč | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €266 (6,316 Kč) | 5,707 Kč | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,526 (36,205 Kč) | 22,636 Kč | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,291 (30,618 Kč) | 16,625 Kč | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (4,805 Kč) | 4,199 Kč | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (944 Kč) | 406 Kč | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (7,522 Kč) | 7,703 Kč | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (4,442 Kč) | 3,822 Kč | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (314 Kč) | 170 Kč | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (447 Kč) | 334 Kč | + 34% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (1,822 Kč) | 1,892 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (805 Kč) | 880 Kč | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (2,131 Kč) | 1,981 Kč | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (2,862 Kč) | 2,351 Kč | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 103% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (679,084 Kč) | 601,525 Kč | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (50 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (2,022 Kč) | 534 Kč | + 279% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 42% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.05 (49 Kč) | 126 Kč | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (285 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (1,163 Kč) | 534 Kč | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (166 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.17 (123 Kč) | 69 Kč | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 (96 Kč) | 101 Kč | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (56 Kč) | 48 Kč | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (77 Kč) | 47 Kč | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (577 Kč) | 506 Kč | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 16% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Netherlands | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (1,305 Kč) | 938 Kč | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (572 Kč) | 415 Kč | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (5,545 Kč) | 1,786 Kč | + 210% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (1,687 Kč) | 1,308 Kč | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (315 Kč) | 159 Kč | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (79 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.23 (124 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €636 (15,099 Kč) | 18,311 Kč | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (1.87 Kč) | 3.57 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (898 Kč) | 1,065 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (172 Kč) | 141 Kč | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 57% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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