Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 5% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (85 ₪) | 73 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (48 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (24 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (5.30 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.77 (19 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.44 (14 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (28 ₪) | 25 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.84 (7 ₪) | 5.99 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.70 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (32 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.35 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.56 (6 ₪) | 5.39 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 36% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,719 (10,786 ₪) | 7,800 ₪ | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,138 (8,482 ₪) | 6,025 ₪ | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €279 (1,105 ₪) | 754 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,780 (7,061 ₪) | 5,930 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,500 (5,951 ₪) | 4,332 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €179 (709 ₪) | 547 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (166 ₪) | 76 ₪ | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (1,515 ₪) | 1,311 ₪ | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €168 (665 ₪) | 628 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (46 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (70 ₪) | 68 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 17% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (363 ₪) | 340 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (140 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (405 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (464 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 31% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €36,833 (146,125 ₪) | 159,641 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.00 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €93 (371 ₪) | 230 ₪ | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 4% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (27 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (65 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (211 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 (22 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.25 (17 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (8 ₪) | 4.95 ₪ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.16 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (118 ₪) | 78 ₪ | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €61 (240 ₪) | 171 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (118 ₪) | 88 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 (965 ₪) | 633 ₪ | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €84 (333 ₪) | 264 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (53 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 (16 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (24 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €439 (1,742 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.33 ₪ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (209 ₪) | 188 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (47 ₪) | 38 ₪ | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 21% more expensive than in Israel
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