Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Nicaragua
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Food | + 70% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 70% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Netherlands | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (616 C$) | 340 C$ | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (418 C$) | 251 C$ | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (259 C$) | 99 C$ | + 162% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (58 C$) | 48 C$ | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (171 C$) | 67 C$ | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (115 C$) | 66 C$ | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (261 C$) | 91 C$ | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (104 C$) | 169 C$ | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (78 C$) | 88 C$ | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (69 C$) | 47 C$ | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (280 C$) | 723 C$ | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (128 C$) | 47 C$ | + 170% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (97 C$) | 24 C$ | + 299% | |
Housing | + 214% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 214% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Netherlands | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (78,030 C$) | 22,243 C$ | + 251% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (66,029 C$) | 12,702 C$ | + 420% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (9,703 C$) | 1,405 C$ | + 591% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (53,699 C$) | 20,097 C$ | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (40,940 C$) | 9,138 C$ | + 348% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (5,798 C$) | 2,608 C$ | + 122% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (1,456 C$) | 850 C$ | + 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (15,266 C$) | 11,705 C$ | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (6,242 C$) | 3,863 C$ | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (406 C$) | 233 C$ | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (661 C$) | 139 C$ | + 376% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 20% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Netherlands | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (3,153 C$) | 1,831 C$ | + 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (1,264 C$) | 1,330 C$ | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (3,656 C$) | 3,209 C$ | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (3,939 C$) | 2,922 C$ | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 71% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 71% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Netherlands | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (1,243,091 C$) | 538,002 C$ | + 131% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (80 C$) | 48 C$ | + 65% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (3,335 C$) | 1,979 C$ | + 69% | |
Personal Care | + 105% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 105% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Netherlands | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (173 C$) | 180 C$ | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (481 C$) | 270 C$ | + 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (2,480 C$) | 903 C$ | + 175% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (240 C$) | 104 C$ | + 130% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (209 C$) | 74 C$ | + 184% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (261 C$) | 132 C$ | + 98% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (98 C$) | 97 C$ | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (109 C$) | 70 C$ | + 55% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (1,000 C$) | 195 C$ | + 413% | |
Entertainment | + 132% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 132% more expensive than in Nicaragua | ||||
Netherlands | Nicaragua | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (2,295 C$) | 422 C$ | + 444% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (962 C$) | 406 C$ | + 137% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (4,311 C$) | 700 C$ | + 516% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (2,811 C$) | 1,278 C$ | + 120% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (554 C$) | 223 C$ | + 149% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (131 C$) | 127 C$ | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (276 C$) | 69 C$ | + 300% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (27,425 C$) | 16,876 C$ | + 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (3.21 C$) | 2.00 C$ | + 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (1,417 C$) | 1,167 C$ | + 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (365 C$) | 133 C$ | + 174% | |
TOTAL | + 103% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,150 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 103% more expensive than in Nicaragua
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