Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Iceland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 49% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Netherlands | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (2,604 kr) | 4,287 kr | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (1,556 kr) | 2,748 kr | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.88 (724 kr) | 1,229 kr | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (188 kr) | 251 kr | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.53 (672 kr) | 815 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (440 kr) | 653 kr | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (917 kr) | 1,271 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (334 kr) | 429 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (221 kr) | 475 kr | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (207 kr) | 760 kr | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (933 kr) | 8,578 kr | - 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (436 kr) | 346 kr | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (216 kr) | 669 kr | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 22% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Netherlands | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,248 (333,459 kr) | 351,541 kr | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,867 (276,917 kr) | 277,929 kr | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €266 (39,489 kr) | 65,177 kr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,526 (226,379 kr) | 242,439 kr | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,291 (191,441 kr) | 192,461 kr | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €203 (30,047 kr) | 42,933 kr | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (5,904 kr) | 6,518 kr | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (47,034 kr) | 165,479 kr | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (27,777 kr) | 49,096 kr | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (1,961 kr) | 3,317 kr | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (2,795 kr) | 11,734 kr | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 68% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 68% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Netherlands | Iceland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (11,395 kr) | 37,157 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (5,036 kr) | 15,761 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (13,322 kr) | 31,870 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (17,894 kr) | 67,739 kr | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 6% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Netherlands | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (4,246,057 kr) | 5,967,620 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (311 kr) | 334 kr | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (12,568 kr) | 12,187 kr | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 60% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Netherlands | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.05 (304 kr) | 713 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (1,780 kr) | 3,600 kr | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (7,271 kr) | 24,000 kr | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (1,038 kr) | 1,114 kr | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.17 (767 kr) | 2,112 kr | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 (603 kr) | 851 kr | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (352 kr) | 1,255 kr | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (480 kr) | 653 kr | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (3,609 kr) | 7,548 kr | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 61% cheaper than in Iceland | ||||
| Netherlands | Iceland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (8,160 kr) | 10,409 kr | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (3,579 kr) | 5,350 kr | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (34,669 kr) | 28,094 kr | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (10,549 kr) | 49,122 kr | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (1,972 kr) | 4,786 kr | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (493 kr) | 989 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.23 (776 kr) | 1,850 kr | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €636 (94,410 kr) | 188,000 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (12 kr) | 70 kr | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (5,618 kr) | 13,622 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (1,011 kr) | 2,080 kr | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 970 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 38% cheaper than in Iceland
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