Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 202% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₨3,031) | ₨477 | + 535% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,587) | ₨617 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.36 (₨832) | ₨253 | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (₨218) | ₨111 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (₨638) | ₨146 | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (₨426) | ₨85 | + 399% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.79 (₨1,107) | ₨736 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.40 (₨459) | ₨147 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (₨292) | ₨52 | + 465% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.39 (₨266) | ₨285 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (₨1,648) | ₨1,607 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.49 (₨476) | ₨133 | + 257% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (₨212) | ₨80 | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 315% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 315% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,849 (₨353,270) | ₨65,208 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,444 (₨275,938) | ₨40,675 | + 578% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €174 (₨33,299) | ₨11,662 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,268 (₨242,271) | ₨44,902 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €868 (₨165,877) | ₨32,659 | + 408% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (₨21,274) | ₨8,932 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (₨6,527) | ₨2,572 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 (₨81,741) | ₨44,098 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €178 (₨34,043) | ₨23,617 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₨1,623) | ₨667 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨2,879) | ₨516 | + 458% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (₨15,592) | ₨3,054 | + 410% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (₨8,315) | ₨5,408 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (₨20,036) | ₨8,399 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (₨26,204) | ₨5,912 | + 343% | |
| Transportation | + 324% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 324% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,378 (₨5,422,014) | ₨2,463,580 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (₨300) | ₨107 | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 (₨19,174) | ₨2,108 | + 810% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 167% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.46 (₨661) | ₨260 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨2,650) | ₨616 | + 330% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (₨6,593) | ₨1,831 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (₨546) | ₨463 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 (₨790) | ₨350 | + 126% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (₨810) | ₨441 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 (₨321) | ₨189 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 (₨389) | ₨169 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨4,749) | ₨480 | + 890% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (₨7,760) | ₨1,849 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨4,168) | ₨1,458 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (₨14,330) | ₨2,679 | + 435% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (₨12,784) | ₨3,680 | + 247% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨2,171) | ₨850 | + 155% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.61 (₨691) | ₨437 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.06 (₨967) | ₨435 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 (₨88,726) | ₨58,894 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₨23) | ₨39 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (₨8,913) | ₨4,106 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨1,497) | ₨267 | + 460% | |
| TOTAL | + 239% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,121 prices entered by 677 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 239% more expensive than in Pakistan
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