- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- South Korea
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 11% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (₩17,844) | ₩8,985 | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₩9,972) | ₩6,528 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.95 (₩5,099) | ₩4,957 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₩1,420) | ₩2,498 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (₩4,214) | ₩3,427 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (₩3,121) | ₩5,263 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (₩7,536) | ₩10,856 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (₩3,022) | ₩6,767 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (₩2,080) | ₩4,225 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.24 (₩1,604) | ₩2,513 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₩9,912) | ₩19,403 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (₩3,234) | ₩2,739 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (₩1,639) | ₩3,350 | - 51% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 55% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,937 (₩2,502,087) | ₩1,496,450 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,387 (₩1,791,440) | ₩1,108,410 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (₩188,422) | ₩148,919 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,236 (₩1,596,847) | ₩994,024 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €880 (₩1,137,284) | ₩612,536 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (₩132,575) | ₩132,259 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (₩36,774) | ₩25,690 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €400 (₩516,138) | ₩512,162 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (₩151,373) | ₩97,084 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₩9,338) | ₩11,442 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₩18,964) | ₩13,547 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 4% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₩108,952) | ₩83,855 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (₩47,894) | ₩54,603 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₩130,394) | ₩96,827 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 (₩175,079) | ₩153,217 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 42% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,525 (₩32,970,031) | ₩30,660,700 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (₩2,079) | ₩1,556 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (₩106,080) | ₩63,764 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 11% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.62 (₩5,966) | ₩5,647 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₩13,782) | ₩7,057 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (₩50,741) | ₩32,530 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (₩4,451) | ₩10,272 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (₩4,406) | ₩8,076 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.91 (₩3,761) | ₩7,730 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (₩1,881) | ₩3,061 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.79 (₩2,314) | ₩2,686 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₩32,959) | ₩18,295 | + 80% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 13% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₩57,995) | ₩30,601 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₩29,221) | ₩20,654 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (₩94,410) | ₩118,894 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (₩95,920) | ₩60,511 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (₩11,636) | ₩9,150 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (₩4,141) | ₩4,929 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (₩5,719) | ₩4,728 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (₩637,133) | ₩577,048 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (₩297) | ₩382 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₩44,517) | ₩76,765 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₩8,852) | ₩4,500 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 23% more expensive than in South Korea
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