Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €16 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €11 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.97 | €5.34 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 | €1.44 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.40 | €3.86 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 | €3.17 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 | €2.44 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 | €1.74 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.09 | €1.46 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 | €2.64 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 | €1.59 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 42% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,082 | €1,492 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,650 | €1,035 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €272 | €181 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,479 | €1,132 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,151 | €816 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 | €144 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 | €25 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 | €304 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €168 | €116 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €7 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 | €10 | + 79% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 | €79 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €38 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 | €97 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €152 | €112 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 80% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,961 | €26,973 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 | €1.77 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €91 | €38 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.55 | €9 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 | €12 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 | €106 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 | €7 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 | €3.82 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 | €3.34 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 | €2.80 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 | €2.21 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 | €21 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 | €41 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 | €18 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 | €91 | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 | €80 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €10 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.44 | €2.04 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €5.29 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 | €1,398 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 | €50 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 | €6 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,508 prices entered by 384 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 30% more expensive than in Italy
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