Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Moldova
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| Food | + 151% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 151% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (289 Leu) | 95 Leu | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (187 Leu) | 70 Leu | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.29 (84 Leu) | 43 Leu | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (21 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (76 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (48 Leu) | 25 Leu | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (109 Leu) | 83 Leu | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 (55 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (30 Leu) | 11 Leu | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (25 Leu) | 13 Leu | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (136 Leu) | 107 Leu | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.16 (62 Leu) | 30 Leu | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (26 Leu) | 4.82 Leu | + 448% | |
| Housing | + 313% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 313% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,024 (39,493 Leu) | 8,864 Leu | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,674 (32,673 Leu) | 6,000 Leu | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €315 (6,152 Leu) | 2,347 Leu | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,392 (27,164 Leu) | 4,513 Leu | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,102 (21,510 Leu) | 3,764 Leu | + 472% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (2,495 Leu) | 1,433 Leu | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (801 Leu) | 99 Leu | + 709% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (7,203 Leu) | 4,753 Leu | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (2,355 Leu) | 1,846 Leu | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (281 Leu) | 200 Leu | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (304 Leu) | 150 Leu | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 71% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (1,770 Leu) | 829 Leu | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €45 (879 Leu) | 501 Leu | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (1,915 Leu) | 1,758 Leu | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (2,816 Leu) | 1,604 Leu | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 200% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,470 (575,055 Leu) | 300,000 Leu | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.14 (42 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (1,476 Leu) | 177 Leu | + 735% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 98% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (66 Leu) | 91 Leu | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (271 Leu) | 140 Leu | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (1,089 Leu) | 250 Leu | + 336% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (105 Leu) | 30 Leu | + 251% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (66 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.14 (81 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (33 Leu) | 25 Leu | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (39 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (455 Leu) | 113 Leu | + 303% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 131% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (1,141 Leu) | 300 Leu | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (472 Leu) | 181 Leu | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €248 (4,835 Leu) | 200 Leu | + 2317% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (1,486 Leu) | 500 Leu | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (227 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (63 Leu) | 50 Leu | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (97 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 158% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €549 (10,720 Leu) | 11,946 Leu | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (2.49 Leu) | 1.00 Leu | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (829 Leu) | 400 Leu | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (132 Leu) | 40 Leu | + 229% | |
| TOTAL | + 194% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 712 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 194% more expensive than in Moldova
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