Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (¥3,068) | ¥1,034 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (¥1,934) | ¥790 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (¥948) | ¥518 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (¥208) | ¥219 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.36 (¥688) | ¥311 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (¥446) | ¥564 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,160) | ¥1,287 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (¥406) | ¥611 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (¥289) | ¥399 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (¥236) | ¥307 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,227) | ¥1,249 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (¥474) | ¥203 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (¥228) | ¥177 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,615 (¥412,991) | ¥358,144 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,203 (¥347,951) | ¥174,960 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €220 (¥34,737) | ¥20,112 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,730 (¥273,299) | ¥167,408 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (¥226,802) | ¥104,544 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (¥25,188) | ¥13,280 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (¥6,824) | ¥4,420 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €281 (¥44,343) | ¥61,842 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (¥17,535) | ¥10,283 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,351) | ¥1,221 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (¥2,670) | ¥2,831 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (¥14,225) | ¥8,396 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (¥5,390) | ¥5,233 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (¥15,871) | ¥9,250 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (¥17,316) | ¥12,490 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 61% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,776 (¥5,650,429) | ¥2,997,270 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (¥319) | ¥169 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (¥13,361) | ¥8,633 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (¥682) | ¥1,575 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (¥2,053) | ¥2,993 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (¥11,282) | ¥6,000 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (¥1,208) | ¥1,337 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.92 (¥777) | ¥948 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.82 (¥920) | ¥622 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (¥373) | ¥223 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (¥368) | ¥204 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (¥4,161) | ¥4,086 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (¥9,023) | ¥5,118 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (¥4,644) | ¥3,855 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (¥16,976) | ¥12,839 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (¥13,404) | ¥7,916 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (¥2,367) | ¥1,898 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 (¥621) | ¥526 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (¥1,062) | ¥631 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €670 (¥105,837) | ¥35,175 | + 201% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (¥16) | ¥52 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (¥8,021) | ¥9,541 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,609) | ¥578 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 44% more expensive than in Japan
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