- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 122% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨1,992) | ₨506 | + 293% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,092) | ₨594 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (₨578) | ₨214 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (₨157) | ₨105 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (₨461) | ₨119 | + 288% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 (₨340) | ₨82 | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (₨861) | ₨481 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (₨350) | ₨150 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (₨221) | ₨40 | + 453% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (₨178) | ₨311 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,139) | ₨2,217 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.52 (₨363) | ₨119 | + 206% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (₨189) | ₨54 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 253% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,968 (₨283,713) | ₨56,830 | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,416 (₨204,213) | ₨33,442 | + 511% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (₨20,848) | ₨7,867 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,268 (₨182,858) | ₨42,799 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €911 (₨131,399) | ₨25,665 | + 412% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €104 (₨14,929) | ₨6,434 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (₨4,079) | ₨2,590 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €423 (₨60,953) | ₨40,917 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (₨16,952) | ₨10,990 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,045) | ₨509 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨2,126) | ₨1,097 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₨12,097) | ₨2,520 | + 380% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (₨5,399) | ₨4,267 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨14,365) | ₨6,098 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (₨18,482) | ₨5,524 | + 235% | |
| Transportation | + 208% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 208% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,897 (₨3,734,355) | ₨1,809,730 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (₨230) | ₨85 | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (₨11,686) | ₨2,543 | + 359% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.40 (₨634) | ₨221 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨1,539) | ₨542 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (₨5,087) | ₨2,075 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.48 (₨502) | ₨386 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (₨497) | ₨243 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (₨422) | ₨332 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (₨222) | ₨136 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (₨256) | ₨104 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨3,725) | ₨612 | + 508% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (₨6,344) | ₨1,486 | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₨3,269) | ₨1,147 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (₨10,948) | ₨3,939 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (₨11,035) | ₨3,130 | + 252% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,339) | ₨500 | + 167% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (₨471) | ₨374 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (₨663) | ₨444 | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €503 (₨72,571) | ₨55,174 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (₨32) | ₨44 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₨5,019) | ₨4,065 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨978) | ₨177 | + 452% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,447 prices entered by 1,050 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan
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