Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 218% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 218% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (₨5,599) | ₨944 | + 493% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₨3,316) | ₨1,140 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (₨1,667) | ₨401 | + 316% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (₨407) | ₨181 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (₨1,444) | ₨287 | + 404% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (₨958) | ₨168 | + 469% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨2,074) | ₨1,152 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (₨716) | ₨287 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (₨496) | ₨102 | + 387% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (₨471) | ₨526 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨2,019) | ₨2,499 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.23 (₨995) | ₨268 | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (₨469) | ₨158 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 372% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 372% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,030 (₨625,263) | ₨134,247 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,714 (₨527,908) | ₨65,560 | + 705% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (₨79,430) | ₨27,279 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,451 (₨446,769) | ₨69,571 | + 542% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,171 (₨360,785) | ₨48,839 | + 639% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (₨47,132) | ₨25,072 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (₨12,123) | ₨2,220 | + 446% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (₨99,591) | ₨71,861 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (₨46,768) | ₨27,957 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (₨4,126) | ₨1,360 | + 203% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (₨5,872) | ₨1,526 | + 285% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₨23,724) | ₨4,218 | + 462% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (₨10,178) | ₨6,291 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₨27,491) | ₨12,745 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (₨35,397) | ₨10,255 | + 245% | |
| Transportation | + 230% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,526 (₨8,477,614) | ₨4,775,380 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (₨586) | ₨270 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (₨28,350) | ₨4,513 | + 528% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (₨1,106) | ₨729 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₨3,696) | ₨884 | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (₨14,015) | ₨2,402 | + 484% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (₨1,440) | ₨2,247 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (₨1,560) | ₨772 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (₨1,602) | ₨677 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (₨681) | ₨208 | + 227% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (₨935) | ₨221 | + 324% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₨7,452) | ₨2,282 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 224% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 224% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (₨15,537) | ₨2,878 | + 440% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₨7,394) | ₨2,278 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (₨33,105) | ₨3,647 | + 808% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (₨22,415) | ₨7,900 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (₨4,329) | ₨2,449 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (₨1,076) | ₨675 | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (₨1,662) | ₨764 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (₨179,463) | ₨71,370 | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₨24) | ₨3.52 | + 585% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (₨12,164) | ₨3,578 | + 240% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₨2,509) | ₨521 | + 382% | |
| TOTAL | + 256% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,928 prices entered by 705 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 256% more expensive than in Pakistan
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