Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 227% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 227% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨3,075) | ₨519 | + 492% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (₨1,884) | ₨742 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (₨887) | ₨215 | + 313% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.02 (₨213) | ₨119 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.17 (₨872) | ₨168 | + 418% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (₨516) | ₨102 | + 407% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.47 (₨1,144) | ₨658 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 (₨554) | ₨194 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (₨319) | ₨51 | + 522% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (₨256) | ₨220 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₨1,350) | ₨2,141 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.13 (₨655) | ₨170 | + 286% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.51 (₨315) | ₨77 | + 307% | |
| Housing | + 398% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 398% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,113 (₨441,696) | ₨65,360 | + 576% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,613 (₨337,209) | ₨44,450 | + 659% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €290 (₨60,593) | ₨14,918 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,335 (₨279,111) | ₨47,849 | + 483% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,103 (₨230,672) | ₨35,800 | + 544% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (₨26,788) | ₨10,123 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (₨8,582) | ₨2,270 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €359 (₨75,063) | ₨53,975 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (₨23,752) | ₨18,356 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (₨3,011) | ₨851 | + 254% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₨3,156) | ₨797 | + 296% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (₨18,949) | ₨4,868 | + 289% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (₨9,522) | ₨7,670 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (₨19,719) | ₨17,357 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (₨30,170) | ₨8,106 | + 272% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,397 (₨5,936,682) | ₨5,697,890 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (₨422) | ₨146 | + 190% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €87 (₨18,103) | ₨4,073 | + 344% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (₨711) | ₨237 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨2,899) | ₨572 | + 407% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (₨11,672) | ₨1,768 | + 560% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (₨1,130) | ₨1,267 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (₨707) | ₨575 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.14 (₨866) | ₨371 | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (₨357) | ₨352 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (₨422) | ₨116 | + 263% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₨4,974) | ₨681 | + 631% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Netherlands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (₨11,861) | ₨2,016 | + 488% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₨4,980) | ₨1,908 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €185 (₨38,684) | ₨2,708 | + 1328% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (₨14,755) | ₨4,907 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨2,281) | ₨1,025 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.22 (₨674) | ₨469 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (₨1,043) | ₨513 | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €531 (₨111,065) | ₨107,118 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (₨27) | ₨4.02 | + 563% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (₨8,450) | ₨4,729 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₨1,472) | ₨237 | + 520% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 204% more expensive than in Pakistan
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