Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 66% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (7,104 Ft) | 3,378 Ft | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (4,208 Ft) | 2,531 Ft | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (2,115 Ft) | 944 Ft | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (516 Ft) | 476 Ft | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (1,832 Ft) | 1,184 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (1,215 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,632 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (909 Ft) | 540 Ft | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (629 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (597 Ft) | 366 Ft | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (2,562 Ft) | 2,702 Ft | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.23 (1,263 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (595 Ft) | 465 Ft | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 137% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,030 (793,328 Ft) | 365,445 Ft | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,714 (669,805 Ft) | 256,867 Ft | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (100,781 Ft) | 52,587 Ft | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,451 (566,857 Ft) | 207,517 Ft | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,171 (457,761 Ft) | 157,009 Ft | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (59,801 Ft) | 33,829 Ft | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (15,381 Ft) | 4,635 Ft | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (126,361 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (59,339 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (5,235 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (7,450 Ft) | 3,596 Ft | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 11% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (30,101 Ft) | 27,750 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (12,913 Ft) | 12,158 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (34,881 Ft) | 28,654 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (44,912 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 104% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,526 (10,756,328 Ft) | 9,771,450 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (744 Ft) | 637 Ft | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (35,970 Ft) | 9,649 Ft | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 12% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (1,403 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (4,689 Ft) | 4,083 Ft | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (17,782 Ft) | 20,185 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (1,827 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (1,980 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (2,033 Ft) | 1,341 Ft | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (864 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (1,187 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (9,455 Ft) | 4,563 Ft | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 36% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (19,713 Ft) | 11,336 Ft | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (9,381 Ft) | 4,970 Ft | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (42,003 Ft) | 17,362 Ft | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (28,439 Ft) | 16,644 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (5,492 Ft) | 2,873 Ft | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (1,365 Ft) | 940 Ft | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (2,109 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 165% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (227,702 Ft) | 289,013 Ft | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (31 Ft) | 35 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (15,433 Ft) | 18,507 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (3,184 Ft) | 2,046 Ft | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 83% more expensive than in Hungary
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