Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Malaysia
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Food | + 126% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 126% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (RM79) | RM17 | + 364% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (RM53) | RM19 | + 181% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (RM33) | RM9 | + 251% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (RM7) | RM8 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (RM22) | RM9 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (RM15) | RM6 | + 127% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RM33) | RM27 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (RM13) | RM11 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (RM10) | RM4.72 | + 111% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (RM9) | RM11 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RM36) | RM68 | - 47% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (RM16) | RM5.59 | + 192% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (RM12) | RM3.60 | + 243% | |
Housing | + 191% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 191% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (RM9,974) | RM3,486 | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (RM8,440) | RM1,957 | + 331% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (RM1,240) | RM254 | + 389% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (RM6,864) | RM2,157 | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (RM5,233) | RM1,384 | + 278% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (RM741) | RM236 | + 215% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (RM186) | RM105 | + 76% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (RM1,951) | RM961 | + 103% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (RM798) | RM692 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (RM52) | RM18 | + 188% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (RM85) | RM35 | + 144% | |
Clothes | + 34% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 34% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (RM403) | RM231 | + 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (RM162) | RM154 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (RM467) | RM328 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (RM503) | RM308 | + 63% | |
Transportation | + 225% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 225% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (RM158,900) | RM151,470 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (RM10) | RM2.04 | + 398% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (RM426) | RM54 | + 684% | |
Personal Care | + 141% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 141% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (RM22) | RM11 | + 105% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (RM62) | RM25 | + 144% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (RM317) | RM85 | + 274% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (RM31) | RM40 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (RM27) | RM12 | + 125% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (RM33) | RM14 | + 146% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (RM12) | RM9 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (RM14) | RM6 | + 130% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (RM128) | RM27 | + 365% | |
Entertainment | + 68% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 68% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (RM293) | RM90 | + 226% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (RM123) | RM40 | + 211% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (RM551) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (RM359) | RM122 | + 195% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (RM71) | RM30 | + 133% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (RM17) | RM14 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (RM35) | RM18 | + 94% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (RM3,506) | RM4,829 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (RM0.41) | RM0.13 | + 209% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (RM181) | RM199 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (RM47) | RM18 | + 165% | |
TOTAL | + 150% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 150% more expensive than in Malaysia
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