- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨2,101) | ₨528 | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,171) | ₨604 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (₨601) | ₨214 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₨167) | ₨108 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.23 (₨493) | ₨121 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (₨368) | ₨82 | + 351% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (₨889) | ₨437 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (₨356) | ₨153 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (₨245) | ₨40 | + 517% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (₨188) | ₨314 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,169) | ₨2,141 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (₨381) | ₨117 | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.30 (₨198) | ₨55 | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 266% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 266% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,937 (₨295,057) | ₨57,018 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,387 (₨211,255) | ₨35,866 | + 489% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (₨22,220) | ₨7,949 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,239 (₨188,700) | ₨44,615 | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €878 (₨133,805) | ₨25,314 | + 429% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (₨15,634) | ₨6,795 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (₨4,337) | ₨2,652 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €404 (₨61,601) | ₨39,920 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (₨17,851) | ₨11,091 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,101) | ₨499 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨2,234) | ₨851 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨12,862) | ₨2,542 | + 406% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (₨5,648) | ₨4,026 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨15,411) | ₨6,025 | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 (₨20,646) | ₨5,302 | + 289% | |
| Transportation | + 225% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 225% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,525 (₨3,887,976) | ₨1,796,100 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (₨245) | ₨89 | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (₨12,509) | ₨2,526 | + 395% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 130% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 (₨704) | ₨227 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨1,625) | ₨639 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (₨5,984) | ₨2,133 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (₨525) | ₨444 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (₨520) | ₨268 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (₨443) | ₨340 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (₨222) | ₨142 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (₨273) | ₨109 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨3,924) | ₨627 | + 526% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 109% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨6,841) | ₨1,501 | + 356% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨3,446) | ₨1,126 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (₨11,133) | ₨3,688 | + 202% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (₨11,311) | ₨3,095 | + 266% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,378) | ₨526 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (₨489) | ₨391 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.41 (₨672) | ₨548 | + 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (₨75,134) | ₨54,726 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (₨35) | ₨28 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨5,296) | ₨3,850 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨1,042) | ₨182 | + 474% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 181% more expensive than in Pakistan
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