Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 156% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (руб 1,414) | руб 401 | + 252% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (руб 757) | руб 285 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.08 (руб 365) | руб 142 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (руб 98) | руб 65 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (руб 300) | руб 88 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (руб 200) | руб 128 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (руб 555) | руб 342 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (руб 201) | руб 109 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (руб 125) | руб 35 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (руб 122) | руб 66 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 685) | руб 577 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (руб 217) | руб 109 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (руб 110) | руб 29 | + 287% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 181% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,735 (руб 155,321) | руб 69,035 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,367 (руб 122,453) | руб 37,974 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (руб 15,408) | руб 6,392 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,221 (руб 109,354) | руб 31,618 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €935 (руб 83,751) | руб 22,018 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (руб 9,787) | руб 4,038 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (руб 3,444) | руб 448 | + 669% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (руб 40,149) | руб 24,813 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €181 (руб 16,184) | руб 6,723 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (руб 732) | руб 416 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (руб 1,349) | руб 926 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (руб 6,913) | руб 4,661 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (руб 3,672) | руб 2,580 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (руб 8,130) | руб 5,654 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (руб 10,784) | руб 6,714 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 236% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 236% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,477 (руб 2,460,448) | руб 1,237,120 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (руб 145) | руб 47 | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (руб 8,218) | руб 1,548 | + 431% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 85% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.33 (руб 208) | руб 476 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (руб 1,242) | руб 504 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (руб 3,090) | руб 1,289 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.30 (руб 296) | руб 311 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (руб 356) | руб 183 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (руб 380) | руб 206 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (руб 133) | руб 77 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (руб 177) | руб 97 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (руб 2,305) | руб 580 | + 298% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (руб 3,616) | руб 1,480 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (руб 2,101) | руб 574 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (руб 5,260) | руб 5,826 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (руб 5,685) | руб 3,401 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (руб 1,018) | руб 387 | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (руб 312) | руб 168 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (руб 439) | руб 221 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (руб 42,163) | руб 38,001 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (руб 14) | руб 7 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (руб 3,418) | руб 3,491 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (руб 697) | руб 160 | + 336% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 155% more expensive than in Russia
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