Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Israel
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (80 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (50 ₪) | 55 ₪ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.67 (23 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (5.57 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.58 (19 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (12 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (30 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.57 (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (31 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.03 (13 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (6 ₪) | 5.62 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 26% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,510 (10,371 ₪) | 9,201 ₪ | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,138 (8,832 ₪) | 6,593 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €211 (872 ₪) | 899 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,694 (6,999 ₪) | 5,528 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,400 (5,786 ₪) | 3,761 ₪ | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €161 (667 ₪) | 506 ₪ | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (179 ₪) | 84 ₪ | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €281 (1,160 ₪) | 1,194 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (459 ₪) | 637 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (35 ₪) | 39 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (70 ₪) | 61 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 20% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (372 ₪) | 351 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (141 ₪) | 216 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (415 ₪) | 552 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (453 ₪) | 480 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 26% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,635 (147,229 ₪) | 150,328 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (350 ₪) | 241 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 4% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (18 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (56 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (295 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (32 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.19 (17 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (26 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (10 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (10 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (119 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 11% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (236 ₪) | 169 ₪ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (121 ₪) | 89 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (444 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (351 ₪) | 342 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (62 ₪) | 59 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.13 (17 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (28 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €670 (2,769 ₪) | 3,178 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.41 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (226 ₪) | 223 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (42 ₪) | 36 ₪ | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 16% more expensive than in Israel
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