Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Moldova
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 85% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (296 Leu) | 158 Leu | + 87% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (201 Leu) | 162 Leu | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (124 Leu) | 74 Leu | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (28 Leu) | 21 Leu | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (82 Leu) | 44 Leu | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (55 Leu) | 33 Leu | + 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (125 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (50 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (37 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 170% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (33 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (134 Leu) | 106 Leu | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (61 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 94% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (46 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 533% | |
Housing | + 138% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 138% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (37,429 Leu) | 13,706 Leu | + 173% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (31,672 Leu) | 10,942 Leu | + 189% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (4,654 Leu) | 4,428 Leu | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (25,758 Leu) | 7,811 Leu | + 230% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (19,638 Leu) | 5,066 Leu | + 288% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (2,781 Leu) | 2,566 Leu | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (698 Leu) | 176 Leu | + 297% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (7,323 Leu) | 6,295 Leu | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (2,994 Leu) | 4,012 Leu | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (195 Leu) | 312 Leu | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (317 Leu) | 99 Leu | + 220% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is about the same as in Moldova | ||||
Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (1,513 Leu) | 966 Leu | + 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (606 Leu) | 741 Leu | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (1,754 Leu) | 1,804 Leu | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (1,889 Leu) | 2,176 Leu | - 13% | |
Transportation | + 187% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 187% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (596,279 Leu) | 402,534 Leu | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (38 Leu) | 27 Leu | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (1,600 Leu) | 231 Leu | + 591% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 67% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (83 Leu) | 89 Leu | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (231 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 189% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (1,190 Leu) | 353 Leu | + 237% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (115 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (100 Leu) | 106 Leu | - 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (125 Leu) | 68 Leu | + 83% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (47 Leu) | 27 Leu | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (52 Leu) | 47 Leu | + 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (480 Leu) | 110 Leu | + 335% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 80% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
Netherlands | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (1,101 Leu) | 334 Leu | + 229% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (462 Leu) | 236 Leu | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (2,068 Leu) | 668 Leu | + 210% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (1,348 Leu) | 572 Leu | + 136% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (266 Leu) | 106 Leu | + 150% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (63 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 96% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (132 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 252% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (13,155 Leu) | 15,000 Leu | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (1.54 Leu) | 1.00 Leu | + 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (680 Leu) | 788 Leu | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (175 Leu) | 48 Leu | + 269% | |
TOTAL | + 115% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 913 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 115% more expensive than in Moldova
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