Cost of living in Netherlands compared to India
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Food | + 176% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 176% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,388) | ₨417 | + 233% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨941) | ₨340 | + 177% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₨583) | ₨168 | + 247% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (₨130) | ₨60 | + 118% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (₨385) | ₨87 | + 342% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (₨258) | ₨47 | + 444% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨588) | ₨243 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (₨235) | ₨182 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (₨175) | ₨32 | + 453% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (₨156) | ₨155 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨630) | ₨905 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (₨288) | ₨88 | + 227% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (₨218) | ₨39 | + 456% | |
Housing | + 298% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 298% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (₨175,740) | ₨46,457 | + 278% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (₨148,710) | ₨26,696 | + 457% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (₨21,852) | ₨4,673 | + 368% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (₨120,941) | ₨26,601 | + 355% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (₨92,206) | ₨14,895 | + 519% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (₨13,057) | ₨4,065 | + 221% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (₨3,279) | ₨595 | + 451% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (₨34,383) | ₨29,913 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (₨14,058) | ₨10,503 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨915) | ₨455 | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₨1,490) | ₨647 | + 130% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (₨7,102) | ₨2,412 | + 194% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₨2,847) | ₨2,912 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨8,235) | ₨4,109 | + 100% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (₨8,871) | ₨2,950 | + 201% | |
Transportation | + 205% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 205% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (₨2,799,687) | ₨1,910,150 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (₨179) | ₨102 | + 75% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (₨7,511) | ₨1,062 | + 607% | |
Personal Care | + 190% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 190% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (₨390) | ₨140 | + 179% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₨1,084) | ₨241 | + 350% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (₨5,586) | ₨953 | + 486% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (₨540) | ₨386 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (₨471) | ₨200 | + 136% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (₨587) | ₨294 | + 100% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (₨220) | ₨155 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (₨245) | ₨86 | + 186% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨2,252) | ₨275 | + 719% | |
Entertainment | + 150% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 150% more expensive than in India | ||||
Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (₨5,170) | ₨1,451 | + 256% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₨2,167) | ₨688 | + 215% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (₨9,710) | ₨1,587 | + 512% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₨6,330) | ₨2,125 | + 198% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (₨1,248) | ₨625 | + 100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (₨294) | ₨191 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨621) | ₨178 | + 248% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (₨61,766) | ₨47,373 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₨7) | ₨1.67 | + 333% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨3,191) | ₨1,611 | + 98% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₨823) | ₨289 | + 185% | |
TOTAL | + 202% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 202% more expensive than in India
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