- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Malaysia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 84% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (RM66) | RM17 | + 289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (RM36) | RM14 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (RM19) | RM8 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (RM5.17) | RM7 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.18 (RM15) | RM7 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (RM11) | RM4.48 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.91 (RM28) | RM24 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (RM11) | RM10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (RM7) | RM4.10 | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (RM5.49) | RM10 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (RM38) | RM72 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.40 (RM11) | RM4.10 | + 177% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (RM6) | RM3.12 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 160% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,934 (RM9,166) | RM2,869 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,381 (RM6,546) | RM1,690 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (RM712) | RM226 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,240 (RM5,877) | RM2,139 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €893 (RM4,231) | RM1,206 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €107 (RM509) | RM197 | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (RM131) | RM132 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €416 (RM1,971) | RM1,687 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (RM572) | RM484 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (RM31) | RM21 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (RM70) | RM23 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 41% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (RM404) | RM257 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (RM175) | RM146 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (RM456) | RM294 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (RM640) | RM307 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 83% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,414 (RM125,182) | RM142,654 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (RM7) | RM2.23 | + 234% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (RM387) | RM142 | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 72% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.81 (RM18) | RM16 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (RM65) | RM25 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (RM178) | RM64 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.35 (RM16) | RM22 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (RM15) | RM11 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.65 (RM13) | RM15 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (RM7) | RM5.20 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (RM8) | RM5.76 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (RM120) | RM34 | + 251% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 78% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (RM199) | RM77 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (RM107) | RM30 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (RM390) | RM198 | + 97% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (RM342) | RM138 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (RM44) | RM31 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (RM15) | RM15 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.69 (RM22) | RM20 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (RM2,426) | RM2,011 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (RM1.00) | RM0.38 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (RM147) | RM166 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (RM32) | RM17 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 97% more expensive than in Malaysia
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