Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 82% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (RM67) | RM14 | + 398% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (RM43) | RM17 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (RM20) | RM8 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (RM5.03) | RM7 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (RM18) | RM9 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (RM11) | RM5.96 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (RM26) | RM23 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 (RM13) | RM11 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (RM7) | RM4.40 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (RM6) | RM12 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RM32) | RM76 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.16 (RM15) | RM5.04 | + 190% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (RM6) | RM3.45 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 189% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,058 (RM9,496) | RM3,008 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,674 (RM7,724) | RM2,132 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €214 (RM986) | RM271 | + 264% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,392 (RM6,422) | RM1,877 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,102 (RM5,085) | RM1,177 | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (RM590) | RM231 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (RM189) | RM110 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (RM1,703) | RM2,231 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (RM557) | RM344 | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (RM66) | RM24 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (RM72) | RM21 | + 238% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 76% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (RM418) | RM217 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (RM196) | RM132 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (RM453) | RM279 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (RM666) | RM245 | + 172% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 102% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,097 (RM134,233) | RM157,268 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (RM10) | RM2.18 | + 350% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (RM350) | RM92 | + 280% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 88% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (RM16) | RM15 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (RM64) | RM20 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (RM258) | RM79 | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (RM25) | RM26 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (RM16) | RM10 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.14 (RM19) | RM12 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (RM8) | RM7 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (RM9) | RM6 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (RM110) | RM48 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 73% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (RM270) | RM143 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (RM112) | RM34 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €248 (RM1,143) | RM206 | + 454% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (RM344) | RM110 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (RM54) | RM101 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (RM15) | RM12 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (RM23) | RM15 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €549 (RM2,534) | RM2,097 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (RM0.59) | RM0.24 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (RM196) | RM154 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (RM33) | RM17 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 115% more expensive than in Malaysia
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