- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 86% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (RM65) | RM16 | + 309% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (RM36) | RM14 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.98 (RM19) | RM7 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (RM5.18) | RM7 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.23 (RM15) | RM7 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (RM11) | RM4.42 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (RM27) | RM21 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (RM11) | RM9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (RM8) | RM4.15 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (RM5.81) | RM10 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (RM36) | RM74 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (RM12) | RM4.05 | + 191% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (RM6) | RM3.17 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 156% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,939 (RM9,136) | RM2,973 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,387 (RM6,533) | RM1,687 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (RM687) | RM221 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,256 (RM5,918) | RM2,125 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €878 (RM4,138) | RM1,259 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (RM483) | RM211 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (RM134) | RM126 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €404 (RM1,905) | RM1,560 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (RM552) | RM443 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RM34) | RM19 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (RM69) | RM24 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (RM398) | RM248 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (RM175) | RM143 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (RM477) | RM272 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 (RM639) | RM290 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 89% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,525 (RM120,240) | RM137,416 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (RM8) | RM2.25 | + 237% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (RM387) | RM132 | + 193% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 72% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 (RM22) | RM17 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (RM50) | RM29 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (RM185) | RM62 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (RM16) | RM20 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (RM16) | RM11 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (RM14) | RM14 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (RM7) | RM5.42 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (RM8) | RM5.40 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (RM121) | RM33 | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 83% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (RM212) | RM75 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (RM107) | RM31 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (RM344) | RM219 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (RM350) | RM136 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RM43) | RM32 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (RM15) | RM14 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.41 (RM21) | RM18 | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (RM2,324) | RM1,893 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (RM1.08) | RM0.42 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (RM164) | RM154 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (RM32) | RM17 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 101% more expensive than in Malaysia
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