- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 78% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (RM64) | RM17 | + 283% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (RM36) | RM15 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.05 (RM19) | RM8 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (RM5.10) | RM7 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (RM14) | RM7 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (RM10) | RM4.35 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (RM26) | RM25 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (RM11) | RM10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (RM7) | RM4.13 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (RM5.64) | RM11 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (RM39) | RM72 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.30 (RM11) | RM4.05 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (RM6) | RM3.13 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 144% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,859 (RM8,901) | RM2,906 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,272 (RM6,087) | RM1,715 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (RM762) | RM235 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,167 (RM5,588) | RM2,314 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €829 (RM3,968) | RM1,259 | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €109 (RM522) | RM213 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (RM133) | RM135 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €427 (RM2,043) | RM1,672 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (RM595) | RM497 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (RM30) | RM21 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (RM65) | RM22 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 43% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (RM406) | RM245 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (RM179) | RM149 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (RM450) | RM291 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (RM666) | RM298 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 80% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 80% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,603 (RM122,561) | RM145,982 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (RM7) | RM2.18 | + 241% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (RM405) | RM145 | + 180% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 93% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.71 (RM13) | RM11 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (RM64) | RM24 | + 169% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (RM230) | RM66 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.27 (RM16) | RM24 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (RM16) | RM11 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (RM13) | RM15 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (RM7) | RM4.71 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (RM9) | RM7 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (RM113) | RM32 | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 67% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (RM206) | RM72 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (RM108) | RM29 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €115 (RM552) | RM191 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (RM341) | RM156 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RM44) | RM28 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.10 (RM15) | RM15 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.75 (RM23) | RM21 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €520 (RM2,488) | RM2,154 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (RM1.12) | RM0.80 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (RM156) | RM167 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (RM33) | RM17 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 90% more expensive than in Malaysia
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