Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 224% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 224% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨5,963) | ₨732 | + 715% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (₨3,774) | ₨1,070 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.97 (₨1,833) | ₨530 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (₨389) | ₨209 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.36 (₨1,338) | ₨320 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (₨866) | ₨151 | + 472% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,255) | ₨1,085 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (₨788) | ₨315 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.83 (₨561) | ₨92 | + 511% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (₨458) | ₨631 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨2,364) | ₨2,421 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (₨922) | ₨254 | + 263% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (₨443) | ₨145 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 380% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 380% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,591 (₨795,222) | ₨148,435 | + 436% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,203 (₨676,237) | ₨80,959 | + 735% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €220 (₨67,510) | ₨28,403 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,730 (₨531,151) | ₨78,848 | + 574% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,436 (₨440,785) | ₨49,088 | + 798% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (₨48,952) | ₨20,612 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (₨13,262) | ₨2,378 | + 458% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €281 (₨86,179) | ₨66,138 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (₨34,079) | ₨30,635 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (₨2,625) | ₨1,334 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₨5,189) | ₨2,564 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (₨27,645) | ₨3,990 | + 593% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₨10,475) | ₨9,761 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (₨30,845) | ₨15,603 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €110 (₨33,653) | ₨10,887 | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 290% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 290% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,697 (₨10,957,226) | ₨4,397,740 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (₨620) | ₨285 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (₨25,966) | ₨3,201 | + 711% | |
| Personal Care | + 266% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 266% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (₨1,326) | ₨266 | + 397% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨3,990) | ₨697 | + 473% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (₨21,926) | ₨3,732 | + 487% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (₨2,347) | ₨812 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.92 (₨1,511) | ₨616 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.82 (₨1,788) | ₨589 | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.36 (₨724) | ₨379 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.33 (₨714) | ₨260 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₨8,087) | ₨697 | + 1061% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (₨17,535) | ₨3,554 | + 393% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €29 (₨8,905) | ₨1,717 | + 419% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (₨32,993) | ₨6,844 | + 382% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (₨26,051) | ₨7,013 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (₨4,601) | ₨2,877 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.93 (₨1,206) | ₨562 | + 115% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₨2,063) | ₨912 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €670 (₨205,692) | ₨70,829 | + 190% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (₨31) | ₨255 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (₨15,588) | ₨4,288 | + 264% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (₨3,141) | ₨448 | + 601% | |
| TOTAL | + 185% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,972 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 185% more expensive than in Pakistan
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