- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₨2,197) | ₨557 | + 294% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨1,247) | ₨619 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (₨651) | ₨219 | + 197% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₨176) | ₨108 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.36 (₨539) | ₨122 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (₨402) | ₨79 | + 409% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.78 (₨928) | ₨613 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (₨396) | ₨156 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (₨264) | ₨39 | + 570% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (₨205) | ₨283 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨1,205) | ₨2,980 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (₨401) | ₨116 | + 244% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (₨211) | ₨57 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 267% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,944 (₨311,963) | ₨56,589 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,424 (₨228,429) | ₨35,418 | + 545% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (₨22,100) | ₨8,319 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,245 (₨199,759) | ₨46,212 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €890 (₨142,871) | ₨29,470 | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (₨16,510) | ₨6,959 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (₨4,602) | ₨2,729 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €413 (₨66,341) | ₨41,526 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (₨20,420) | ₨11,677 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨1,197) | ₨499 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨2,337) | ₨1,031 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (₨13,634) | ₨2,663 | + 412% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (₨5,884) | ₨4,551 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (₨16,640) | ₨6,644 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (₨22,031) | ₨6,006 | + 267% | |
| Transportation | + 220% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,905 (₨4,156,427) | ₨2,115,150 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (₨261) | ₨92 | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (₨13,205) | ₨2,561 | + 416% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 116% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (₨672) | ₨241 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (₨2,100) | ₨748 | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (₨6,303) | ₨2,396 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (₨580) | ₨445 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (₨505) | ₨320 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (₨452) | ₨365 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (₨257) | ₨158 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (₨290) | ₨112 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₨4,012) | ₨589 | + 581% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 71% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨7,262) | ₨1,589 | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (₨3,606) | ₨1,181 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (₨11,728) | ₨3,978 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (₨12,093) | ₨3,176 | + 281% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₨1,458) | ₨1,228 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (₨526) | ₨389 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (₨685) | ₨548 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (₨74,703) | ₨57,145 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (₨39) | ₨52 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (₨5,319) | ₨3,979 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨1,100) | ₨281 | + 292% | |
| TOTAL | + 168% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,278 prices entered by 1,036 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 168% more expensive than in Pakistan
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