Cost of living in Netherlands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 194% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (₨2,019) | ₨408 | + 395% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (₨1,144) | ₨360 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨580) | ₨177 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (₨126) | ₨62 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.77 (₨451) | ₨101 | + 344% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.44 (₨325) | ₨45 | + 619% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨663) | ₨252 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (₨222) | ₨198 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.84 (₨174) | ₨40 | + 335% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (₨161) | ₨171 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨758) | ₨908 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.35 (₨317) | ₨93 | + 241% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (₨147) | ₨44 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 394% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 394% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,719 (₨256,744) | ₨47,882 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,138 (₨201,899) | ₨29,632 | + 581% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €279 (₨26,300) | ₨5,486 | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,780 (₨168,072) | ₨30,304 | + 455% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,500 (₨141,654) | ₨17,855 | + 693% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €179 (₨16,882) | ₨4,698 | + 259% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (₨3,940) | ₨749 | + 426% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (₨36,056) | ₨27,357 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €168 (₨15,832) | ₨12,897 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (₨1,088) | ₨532 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (₨1,658) | ₨744 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (₨8,641) | ₨2,499 | + 246% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (₨3,335) | ₨2,581 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (₨9,638) | ₨4,064 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (₨11,041) | ₨2,995 | + 269% | |
| Transportation | + 227% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 227% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €36,833 (₨3,478,191) | ₨1,758,920 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (₨189) | ₨104 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €93 (₨8,823) | ₨1,466 | + 502% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 171% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (₨634) | ₨94 | + 575% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (₨1,541) | ₨250 | + 517% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (₨5,013) | ₨1,186 | + 323% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 (₨535) | ₨379 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (₨401) | ₨229 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (₨407) | ₨271 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (₨188) | ₨195 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.16 (₨298) | ₨96 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (₨2,816) | ₨307 | + 818% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €61 (₨5,715) | ₨1,330 | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (₨2,810) | ₨647 | + 334% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 (₨22,962) | ₨1,539 | + 1392% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €84 (₨7,916) | ₨2,144 | + 269% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (₨1,250) | ₨709 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 (₨379) | ₨234 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (₨564) | ₨197 | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €439 (₨41,456) | ₨42,549 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (₨4,969) | ₨1,807 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (₨1,124) | ₨277 | + 305% | |
| TOTAL | + 239% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 239% more expensive than in India
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