Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Netherlands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Rp 335,243) | Rp 60,964 | + 450% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Rp 217,746) | Rp 58,663 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Rp 109,177) | Rp 32,593 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (Rp 23,492) | Rp 24,589 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.49 (Rp 80,143) | Rp 31,337 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.39 (Rp 60,479) | Rp 14,750 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Rp 119,718) | Rp 72,901 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (Rp 41,727) | Rp 45,403 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (Rp 33,257) | Rp 22,376 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 (Rp 28,878) | Rp 32,966 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Rp 144,325) | Rp 344,694 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 (Rp 56,783) | Rp 18,943 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (Rp 28,691) | Rp 15,178 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 182% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Netherlands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,708 (Rp 48,330,415) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,133 (Rp 38,065,763) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €222 (Rp 3,960,903) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,718 (Rp 30,661,187) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (Rp 25,627,011) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 457% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (Rp 3,130,094) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (Rp 691,194) | Rp 378,883 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (Rp 6,813,823) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €168 (Rp 2,991,918) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Rp 184,962) | Rp 91,402 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (Rp 313,354) | Rp 80,207 | + 291% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Netherlands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (Rp 1,572,508) | Rp 759,724 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Rp 630,229) | Rp 458,661 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Rp 1,821,458) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (Rp 2,016,597) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 240% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 240% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Netherlands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €36,482 (Rp 651,029,143) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (Rp 36,219) | Rp 12,092 | + 200% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (Rp 1,638,254) | Rp 199,904 | + 720% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 170% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Netherlands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.55 (Rp 45,487) | Rp 22,456 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Rp 241,974) | Rp 96,147 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (Rp 947,271) | Rp 275,446 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 (Rp 101,178) | Rp 66,604 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (Rp 75,459) | Rp 26,592 | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (Rp 76,910) | Rp 33,023 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (Rp 35,357) | Rp 27,953 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (Rp 47,725) | Rp 12,305 | + 288% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (Rp 529,102) | Rp 84,361 | + 527% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Netherlands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (Rp 986,847) | Rp 261,890 | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (Rp 538,719) | Rp 104,570 | + 415% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 (Rp 4,339,243) | Rp 496,791 | + 773% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (Rp 1,477,446) | Rp 379,769 | + 289% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (Rp 246,901) | Rp 149,637 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.07 (Rp 72,695) | Rp 38,584 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.90 (Rp 105,345) | Rp 50,891 | + 107% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (Rp 8,567,897) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Rp 956,499) | Rp 433,566 | + 121% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (Rp 219,173) | Rp 42,636 | + 414% | |
| TOTAL | + 163% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 163% more expensive than in Indonesia
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