- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Macedonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Macedonia
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 115% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (847 ден) | 427 ден | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (473 ден) | 200 ден | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (248 ден) | 150 ден | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (68 ден) | 49 ден | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (200 ден) | 88 ден | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (151 ден) | 54 ден | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (372 ден) | 164 ден | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (145 ден) | 52 ден | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (96 ден) | 39 ден | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (76 ден) | 49 ден | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (489 ден) | 323 ден | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.49 (154 ден) | 72 ден | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (80 ден) | 21 ден | + 275% | |
| Housing | + 249% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 249% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,971 (121,771 ден) | 25,504 ден | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,405 (86,794 ден) | 16,326 ден | + 432% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (9,034 ден) | 8,170 ден | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,267 (78,311 ден) | 15,431 ден | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €888 (54,873 ден) | 13,560 ден | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (6,237 ден) | 4,219 ден | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (1,746 ден) | 732 ден | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €412 (25,443 ден) | 22,032 ден | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (7,615 ден) | 6,874 ден | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (442 ден) | 300 ден | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (895 ден) | 131 ден | + 585% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 43% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (5,234 ден) | 2,166 ден | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (2,265 ден) | 1,956 ден | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (6,284 ден) | 4,914 ден | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (8,453 ден) | 4,820 ден | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 118% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,830 (1,596,063 ден) | 1,246,860 ден | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (99 ден) | 68 ден | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (5,024 ден) | 1,325 ден | + 279% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 73% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.35 (269 ден) | 203 ден | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (659 ден) | 233 ден | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (2,123 ден) | 1,167 ден | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (213 ден) | 105 ден | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.52 (218 ден) | 173 ден | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (184 ден) | 190 ден | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (91 ден) | 47 ден | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (110 ден) | 99 ден | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (1,592 ден) | 200 ден | + 696% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 27% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (2,755 ден) | 789 ден | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (1,400 ден) | 534 ден | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (4,387 ден) | 1,000 ден | + 339% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (4,714 ден) | 1,385 ден | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (565 ден) | 182 ден | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (202 ден) | 86 ден | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (276 ден) | 84 ден | + 228% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €486 (30,053 ден) | 52,980 ден | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (14 ден) | 29 ден | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (2,101 ден) | 1,682 ден | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (421 ден) | 122 ден | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 115% more expensive than in Macedonia
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