Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 98% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (RM75) | RM17 | + 340% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (RM50) | RM19 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (RM28) | RM9 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (RM7) | RM8 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (RM23) | RM10 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (RM15) | RM6 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RM33) | RM27 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (RM11) | RM12 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (RM8) | RM4.73 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (RM7) | RM12 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (RM31) | RM66 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 (RM16) | RM4.72 | + 238% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (RM8) | RM3.69 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 145% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,955 (RM9,719) | RM4,011 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,637 (RM8,137) | RM2,283 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (RM1,282) | RM254 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,398 (RM6,947) | RM2,402 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,114 (RM5,538) | RM1,376 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (RM761) | RM863 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (RM197) | RM111 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (RM1,607) | RM1,876 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (RM755) | RM907 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (RM67) | RM33 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (RM95) | RM36 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 26% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (RM351) | RM223 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (RM148) | RM142 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (RM391) | RM318 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (RM474) | RM314 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 221% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 221% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,745 (RM157,793) | RM150,880 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.93 (RM10) | RM2.07 | + 365% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (RM415) | RM51 | + 711% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 78% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (RM18) | RM9 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (RM60) | RM21 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (RM226) | RM91 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (RM23) | RM44 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (RM25) | RM11 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (RM26) | RM14 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (RM11) | RM20 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (RM15) | RM7 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (RM120) | RM28 | + 327% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 80% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (RM251) | RM115 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (RM122) | RM41 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (RM534) | RM211 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (RM338) | RM129 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (RM70) | RM41 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.03 (RM15) | RM13 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (RM27) | RM19 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (RM2,896) | RM2,145 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (RM0.39) | RM0.17 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (RM170) | RM201 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (RM41) | RM18 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 131% more expensive than in Malaysia
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