Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (¥2,871) | ¥1,003 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (¥1,700) | ¥723 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (¥855) | ¥517 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (¥209) | ¥204 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (¥740) | ¥325 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (¥491) | ¥616 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,063) | ¥948 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (¥367) | ¥851 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (¥254) | ¥545 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (¥241) | ¥288 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥1,035) | ¥1,250 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.23 (¥510) | ¥231 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (¥240) | ¥210 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,030 (¥320,554) | ¥298,509 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,714 (¥270,643) | ¥163,427 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (¥40,722) | ¥23,363 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,451 (¥229,045) | ¥150,519 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,171 (¥184,964) | ¥81,210 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (¥24,163) | ¥36,753 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (¥6,215) | ¥4,386 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (¥51,058) | ¥49,710 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (¥23,977) | ¥17,687 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (¥2,115) | ¥1,118 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (¥3,010) | ¥1,483 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (¥12,163) | ¥6,145 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (¥5,218) | ¥5,263 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (¥14,094) | ¥9,604 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (¥18,147) | ¥13,529 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,526 (¥4,346,229) | ¥2,697,750 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (¥301) | ¥169 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (¥14,534) | ¥10,153 | + 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (¥567) | ¥2,154 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (¥1,895) | ¥2,551 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (¥7,185) | ¥5,499 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (¥738) | ¥1,340 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (¥800) | ¥842 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (¥822) | ¥750 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (¥349) | ¥225 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (¥480) | ¥233 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (¥3,820) | ¥3,812 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (¥7,965) | ¥4,064 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (¥3,791) | ¥3,590 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (¥16,972) | ¥4,524 | + 275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (¥11,491) | ¥6,047 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (¥2,219) | ¥896 | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (¥552) | ¥487 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (¥852) | ¥585 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (¥92,006) | ¥98,506 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (¥12) | ¥52 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (¥6,236) | ¥9,275 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (¥1,286) | ¥587 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 33% more expensive than in Japan
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