Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Japan
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Food | + 64% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 64% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (¥2,496) | ¥1,019 | + 145% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,693) | ¥764 | + 122% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (¥1,048) | ¥514 | + 104% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (¥234) | ¥215 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (¥692) | ¥319 | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (¥464) | ¥625 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,057) | ¥1,190 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (¥423) | ¥545 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (¥316) | ¥410 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (¥281) | ¥292 | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥1,133) | ¥1,440 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (¥518) | ¥204 | + 154% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (¥392) | ¥176 | + 122% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (¥316,004) | ¥221,430 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (¥267,401) | ¥111,860 | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (¥39,293) | ¥20,251 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (¥217,469) | ¥190,034 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (¥165,798) | ¥84,192 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (¥23,479) | ¥28,514 | - 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (¥5,895) | ¥3,357 | + 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (¥61,825) | ¥52,125 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (¥25,279) | ¥15,714 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (¥1,646) | ¥1,018 | + 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (¥2,679) | ¥1,314 | + 104% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (¥12,770) | ¥8,530 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (¥5,119) | ¥4,983 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (¥14,807) | ¥9,702 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (¥15,951) | ¥11,426 | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (¥5,034,215) | ¥2,882,200 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (¥322) | ¥170 | + 90% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (¥13,506) | ¥9,799 | + 38% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (¥702) | ¥1,555 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (¥1,949) | ¥2,993 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (¥10,045) | ¥6,000 | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (¥972) | ¥1,706 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (¥847) | ¥842 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (¥1,056) | ¥600 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (¥396) | ¥192 | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (¥441) | ¥203 | + 117% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (¥4,050) | ¥4,236 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (¥9,296) | ¥5,211 | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (¥3,897) | ¥3,676 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (¥17,460) | ¥4,122 | + 324% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (¥11,383) | ¥8,391 | + 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (¥2,245) | ¥961 | + 134% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (¥529) | ¥499 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥1,117) | ¥656 | + 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (¥111,064) | ¥51,754 | + 115% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (¥13) | ¥52 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (¥5,738) | ¥8,705 | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (¥1,480) | ¥564 | + 162% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,471 prices entered by 286 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 40% more expensive than in Japan
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