Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Israel
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (62 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (42 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (26 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (5.78 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (17 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (26 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (10 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (28 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (13 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (10 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | + 74% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 17% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (7,805 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (6,604 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (970 ₪) | 675 ₪ | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (5,371 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (4,095 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (580 ₪) | 360 ₪ | + 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (146 ₪) | 92 ₪ | + 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (1,527 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (624 ₪) | 538 ₪ | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (41 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (66 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (315 ₪) | 296 ₪ | + 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (126 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (366 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (394 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 19% | |
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 | €30,991 (124,334 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (334 ₪) | 224 ₪ | + 49% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 7% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (17 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 22% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (48 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (248 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 58% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (24 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (21 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (26 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (10 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (11 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (100 ₪) | 64 ₪ | + 56% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (230 ₪) | 159 ₪ | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (96 ₪) | 86 ₪ | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (431 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (281 ₪) | 329 ₪ | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (55 ₪) | 52 ₪ | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (28 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (2,743 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.32 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (142 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (37 ₪) | 35 ₪ | + 5% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 10% more expensive than in Israel
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