- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Macedonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Macedonia
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 121% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (836 ден) | 372 ден | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (462 ден) | 195 ден | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (248 ден) | 140 ден | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (65 ден) | 50 ден | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (178 ден) | 90 ден | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (131 ден) | 52 ден | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (334 ден) | 147 ден | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (139 ден) | 40 ден | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (93 ден) | 33 ден | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (72 ден) | 43 ден | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (494 ден) | 263 ден | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.30 (141 ден) | 74 ден | + 89% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (78 ден) | 25 ден | + 218% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 251% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,849 (113,243 ден) | 23,250 ден | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,284 (78,627 ден) | 17,250 ден | + 356% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (9,755 ден) | 6,631 ден | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,167 (71,489 ден) | 17,556 ден | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €829 (50,757 ден) | 11,000 ден | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €109 (6,679 ден) | 3,273 ден | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (1,635 ден) | 742 ден | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €424 (25,977 ден) | 24,527 ден | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (7,611 ден) | 4,750 ден | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (386 ден) | 307 ден | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (836 ден) | 144 ден | + 480% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 8% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (5,188 ден) | 3,186 ден | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (2,290 ден) | 2,711 ден | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (5,763 ден) | 5,369 ден | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (8,577 ден) | 5,005 ден | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 126% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,443 (1,558,119 ден) | 1,071,420 ден | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (95 ден) | 63 ден | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (5,133 ден) | 1,366 ден | + 276% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 92% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.71 (166 ден) | 198 ден | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (813 ден) | 275 ден | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (2,947 ден) | 849 ден | + 247% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.27 (200 ден) | 105 ден | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (202 ден) | 187 ден | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (165 ден) | 194 ден | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (85 ден) | 58 ден | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (119 ден) | 103 ден | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (1,447 ден) | 208 ден | + 595% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 34% more expensive than in Macedonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (2,587 ден) | 822 ден | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (1,386 ден) | 482 ден | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €115 (7,059 ден) | 610 ден | + 1057% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (4,347 ден) | 1,440 ден | + 202% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (562 ден) | 209 ден | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.09 (189 ден) | 89 ден | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.71 (288 ден) | 88 ден | + 227% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (31,972 ден) | 50,088 ден | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (14 ден) | 37 ден | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (2,000 ден) | 1,602 ден | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (426 ден) | 122 ден | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 114% more expensive than in Macedonia
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