Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Lithuania
Currency:
Food | + 58% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 58% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Netherlands | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €9 | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €6 | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €3.45 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 | €1.39 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 | €3.33 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 | €2.30 | + 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.80 | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 | €1.27 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 | €0.90 | + 115% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 | €1.42 | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €10 | - 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 | €2.28 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 | €0.95 | + 155% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 64% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Netherlands | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 | €1,435 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 | €808 | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 | €191 | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 | €743 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 | €498 | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 | €129 | + 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 | €9 | + 283% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 | €335 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 | €75 | + 107% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €11 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 | €11 | + 46% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is about the same as in Lithuania | ||||
Netherlands | Lithuania | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 | €64 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €38 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 | €84 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 | €92 | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 92% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 92% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Netherlands | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 | €26,155 | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 | €1.51 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 | €29 | + 183% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 25% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Netherlands | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 | €6.00 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 | €10 | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 | €54 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 | €5.24 | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 | €3.50 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 | €4.50 | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 | €1.70 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 | €2.50 | + 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 | €18 | + 40% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 26% more expensive than in Lithuania | ||||
Netherlands | Lithuania | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 | €41 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 | €16 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 | €57 | + 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 | €80 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €9 | + 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 | €3.41 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €4.35 | + 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 | €510 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.08 | + 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 | €27 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 | €4.95 | + 84% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,063 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 58% more expensive than in Lithuania
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