- 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 (RM64) | RM16 | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (RM37) | RM14 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.07 (RM19) | RM7 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (RM5.15) | RM7 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (RM16) | RM7 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (RM12) | RM4.48 | + 163% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.82 (RM27) | RM22 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (RM12) | RM9 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (RM8) | RM4.04 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (RM6) | RM11 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (RM35) | RM76 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (RM12) | RM3.96 | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (RM6) | RM3.11 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 167% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,960 (RM9,215) | RM3,005 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,425 (RM6,701) | RM1,676 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (RM654) | RM220 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,241 (RM5,834) | RM1,871 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €892 (RM4,192) | RM1,202 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (RM499) | RM172 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (RM137) | RM124 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (RM1,945) | RM1,588 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (RM598) | RM425 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RM35) | RM19 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (RM68) | RM24 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (RM400) | RM237 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (RM172) | RM148 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (RM488) | RM272 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (RM646) | RM301 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 94% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,002 (RM122,248) | RM137,472 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (RM8) | RM2.25 | + 240% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (RM392) | RM130 | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 69% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (RM20) | RM18 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (RM62) | RM31 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (RM185) | RM63 | + 194% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (RM17) | RM22 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (RM15) | RM10 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (RM13) | RM14 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (RM8) | RM5.81 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (RM8) | RM5.45 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (RM117) | RM33 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 76% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (RM210) | RM77 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (RM106) | RM32 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (RM344) | RM225 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (RM354) | RM146 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RM43) | RM31 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (RM15) | RM15 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (RM20) | RM17 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (RM2,189) | RM1,836 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (RM1.15) | RM0.59 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (RM153) | RM153 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (RM32) | RM17 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 102% more expensive than in Malaysia
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