Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨2,311) | ₨599 | + 286% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,379) | ₨644 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 (₨685) | ₨248 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨183) | ₨109 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.46 (₨578) | ₨122 | + 373% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (₨388) | ₨115 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.76 (₨963) | ₨480 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (₨383) | ₨180 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.91 (₨319) | ₨46 | + 587% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (₨221) | ₨359 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨1,224) | ₨2,714 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 (₨400) | ₨125 | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (₨207) | ₨57 | + 262% | |
| Housing | + 271% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 271% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,761 (₨294,389) | ₨55,449 | + 431% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (₨223,988) | ₨35,477 | + 531% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (₨26,442) | ₨9,348 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,045 (₨174,622) | ₨45,679 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €818 (₨136,759) | ₨30,170 | + 353% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €117 (₨19,618) | ₨7,326 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (₨5,071) | ₨2,452 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €501 (₨83,750) | ₨38,344 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (₨29,806) | ₨12,184 | + 145% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,285) | ₨584 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨2,436) | ₨791 | + 208% | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €87 (₨14,491) | ₨2,077 | + 598% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (₨5,542) | ₨3,550 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₨15,162) | ₨6,584 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (₨19,886) | ₨5,548 | + 258% | |
| Transportation | + 302% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 302% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,000 (₨4,513,617) | ₨1,949,500 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (₨275) | ₨110 | + 150% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (₨16,118) | ₨1,927 | + 736% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 145% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 (₨672) | ₨311 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (₨2,461) | ₨401 | + 514% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (₨4,321) | ₨1,486 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.49 (₨584) | ₨514 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (₨565) | ₨301 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.14 (₨525) | ₨305 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.62 (₨272) | ₨190 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 (₨329) | ₨126 | + 161% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨4,385) | ₨388 | + 1030% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 147% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₨6,962) | ₨1,486 | + 368% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨3,795) | ₨1,191 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €99 (₨16,566) | ₨3,767 | + 340% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (₨9,742) | ₨3,552 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨1,601) | ₨885 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.05 (₨509) | ₨327 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (₨824) | ₨397 | + 108% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (₨73,477) | ₨55,804 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨17) | ₨4.62 | + 273% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₨5,755) | ₨4,010 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨1,247) | ₨216 | + 477% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,613 prices entered by 818 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 206% more expensive than in Pakistan
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