Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Ethiopia
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Netherlands | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (947 Birr) | 604 Birr | + 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (642 Birr) | 333 Birr | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (397 Birr) | 391 Birr | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (89 Birr) | 107 Birr | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (262 Birr) | 156 Birr | + 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (176 Birr) | 54 Birr | + 226% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (401 Birr) | 317 Birr | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (160 Birr) | 254 Birr | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (120 Birr) | 113 Birr | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (107 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (430 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 156% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (196 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 215% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (149 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 84% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 64% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Netherlands | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (119,894 Birr) | 81,729 Birr | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (101,453 Birr) | 59,759 Birr | + 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (14,908 Birr) | 5,660 Birr | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (82,509 Birr) | 53,015 Birr | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (62,905 Birr) | 28,558 Birr | + 120% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (8,908 Birr) | 4,458 Birr | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (2,237 Birr) | 981 Birr | + 128% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (23,457 Birr) | 36,043 Birr | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (9,591 Birr) | 12,406 Birr | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (624 Birr) | 260 Birr | + 140% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (1,016 Birr) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 37% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Netherlands | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (4,845 Birr) | 2,750 Birr | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (1,942 Birr) | 1,748 Birr | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (5,618 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (6,052 Birr) | 2,469 Birr | + 145% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 14% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Netherlands | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (1,910,010 Birr) | 1,800,000 Birr | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (122 Birr) | 78 Birr | + 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (5,124 Birr) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 41% cheaper than in Ethiopia | ||||
Netherlands | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (266 Birr) | 1,000 Birr | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (740 Birr) | 3,000 Birr | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (3,811 Birr) | 2,574 Birr | + 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (369 Birr) | 60 Birr | + 515% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (321 Birr) | 466 Birr | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (400 Birr) | 622 Birr | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (150 Birr) | 336 Birr | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (167 Birr) | 147 Birr | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (1,536 Birr) | 565 Birr | + 172% | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 10% more expensive than in Ethiopia | ||||
Netherlands | Ethiopia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (3,527 Birr) | 2,970 Birr | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (1,479 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 401% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (6,624 Birr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (4,319 Birr) | 2,690 Birr | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (852 Birr) | 363 Birr | + 135% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (201 Birr) | 123 Birr | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (424 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 492% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (42,138 Birr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (4.93 Birr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (2,177 Birr) | 2,509 Birr | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (561 Birr) | 2,035 Birr | - 72% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,045 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 25% more expensive than in Ethiopia
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