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 | €16 (RM77) | RM22 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (RM42) | RM16 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 (RM22) | RM8 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (RM5.64) | RM6 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (RM16) | RM8 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (RM12) | RM4.75 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.94 (RM29) | RM29 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (RM12) | RM8 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (RM8) | RM3.49 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.48 (RM7) | RM11 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (RM43) | RM85 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.53 (RM12) | RM3.74 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (RM5.56) | RM3.76 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 170% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,847 (RM9,082) | RM3,257 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,426 (RM7,015) | RM1,816 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €170 (RM836) | RM266 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,246 (RM6,129) | RM2,233 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €888 (RM4,365) | RM1,273 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (RM555) | RM194 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (RM166) | RM91 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 (RM2,104) | RM1,465 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €172 (RM846) | RM486 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RM37) | RM20 | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (RM72) | RM30 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 57% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (RM401) | RM241 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (RM206) | RM154 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (RM516) | RM266 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (RM674) | RM308 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 151% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,958 (RM137,499) | RM156,239 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (RM8) | RM2.04 | + 286% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (RM494) | RM91 | + 441% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 85% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.46 (RM17) | RM15 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (RM68) | RM16 | + 326% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (RM165) | RM67 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (RM14) | RM21 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (RM20) | RM13 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (RM21) | RM16 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (RM8) | RM5.12 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (RM10) | RM9 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (RM124) | RM40 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 65% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (RM202) | RM82 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (RM106) | RM36 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (RM369) | RM258 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (RM329) | RM196 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (RM56) | RM29 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (RM17) | RM15 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 (RM24) | RM20 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (RM2,284) | RM1,920 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (RM0.60) | RM0.42 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (RM221) | RM156 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (RM39) | RM17 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 120% more expensive than in Malaysia
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