Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 71% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (7,766 Ft) | 3,950 Ft | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (4,888 Ft) | 2,572 Ft | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.67 (2,276 Ft) | 1,048 Ft | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (541 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.58 (1,838 Ft) | 1,227 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (1,132 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (2,951 Ft) | 2,068 Ft | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (1,040 Ft) | 586 Ft | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (751 Ft) | 434 Ft | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.57 (629 Ft) | 423 Ft | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,016 Ft) | 2,081 Ft | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.03 (1,218 Ft) | 748 Ft | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (624 Ft) | 321 Ft | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 126% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,505 (1,006,275 Ft) | 429,041 Ft | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,125 (853,434 Ft) | 297,123 Ft | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €211 (84,763 Ft) | 57,795 Ft | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,706 (685,114 Ft) | 231,048 Ft | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,400 (562,512 Ft) | 187,478 Ft | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €161 (64,871 Ft) | 68,782 Ft | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (17,356 Ft) | 6,726 Ft | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €281 (112,781 Ft) | 138,968 Ft | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (44,599 Ft) | 38,549 Ft | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (3,435 Ft) | 4,479 Ft | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (6,776 Ft) | 3,933 Ft | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 27% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (36,179 Ft) | 28,319 Ft | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (13,708 Ft) | 10,951 Ft | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (40,366 Ft) | 29,339 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (44,041 Ft) | 36,688 Ft | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 123% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,635 (14,314,635 Ft) | 10,122,800 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (814 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (33,981 Ft) | 9,079 Ft | + 274% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (1,735 Ft) | 5,687 Ft | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (5,447 Ft) | 4,375 Ft | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (28,693 Ft) | 23,469 Ft | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (3,072 Ft) | 2,588 Ft | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.19 (1,685 Ft) | 1,201 Ft | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (2,566 Ft) | 2,061 Ft | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (948 Ft) | 1,141 Ft | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (935 Ft) | 1,286 Ft | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (11,563 Ft) | 4,330 Ft | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 75% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Netherlands | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (22,948 Ft) | 10,604 Ft | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (11,813 Ft) | 5,222 Ft | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (43,177 Ft) | 15,985 Ft | + 170% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (34,092 Ft) | 19,422 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (6,021 Ft) | 2,156 Ft | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.13 (1,657 Ft) | 1,191 Ft | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (2,700 Ft) | 878 Ft | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €670 (269,184 Ft) | 207,918 Ft | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (40 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (21,948 Ft) | 19,163 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (4,092 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 94% more expensive than in Hungary
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