- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 87% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (RM67) | RM17 | + 308% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (RM37) | RM15 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.98 (RM19) | RM7 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (RM5.28) | RM7 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.22 (RM16) | RM7 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.37 (RM11) | RM4.56 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (RM29) | RM23 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (RM12) | RM10 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (RM7) | RM4.16 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (RM5.97) | RM11 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (RM39) | RM70 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.49 (RM12) | RM4.13 | + 193% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (RM6) | RM3.29 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 176% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,969 (RM9,552) | RM2,820 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,407 (RM6,823) | RM1,621 | + 321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (RM706) | RM224 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,242 (RM6,024) | RM2,008 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €885 (RM4,294) | RM1,222 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (RM520) | RM196 | + 166% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (RM138) | RM127 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €423 (RM2,050) | RM1,583 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (RM570) | RM467 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (RM33) | RM20 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (RM73) | RM21 | + 245% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 46% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (RM407) | RM256 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (RM182) | RM144 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (RM479) | RM273 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (RM622) | RM299 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 93% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,897 (RM125,618) | RM135,714 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (RM8) | RM2.26 | + 242% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (RM393) | RM136 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 73% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.40 (RM21) | RM16 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (RM52) | RM25 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (RM171) | RM65 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.48 (RM17) | RM22 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.24 (RM16) | RM11 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (RM14) | RM15 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (RM7) | RM5.10 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (RM9) | RM5.50 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (RM125) | RM34 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 93% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (RM213) | RM72 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (RM110) | RM30 | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (RM368) | RM240 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (RM371) | RM128 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RM45) | RM32 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.30 (RM16) | RM14 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.53 (RM22) | RM20 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €503 (RM2,441) | RM1,949 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (RM1.06) | RM0.33 | + 219% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (RM172) | RM158 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (RM33) | RM17 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 108% more expensive than in Malaysia
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