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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 18% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (₩17,458) | ₩9,439 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₩10,361) | ₩6,524 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (₩5,516) | ₩6,201 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.19 (₩1,564) | ₩2,640 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.54 (₩4,643) | ₩3,973 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (₩3,120) | ₩6,606 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (₩7,820) | ₩10,909 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (₩3,031) | ₩9,214 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (₩2,599) | ₩5,095 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.68 (₩2,200) | ₩2,532 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₩8,818) | ₩25,988 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.32 (₩3,036) | ₩2,674 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (₩1,726) | ₩3,148 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 52% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,809 (₩2,371,211) | ₩1,463,490 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,393 (₩1,825,312) | ₩1,125,780 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (₩206,224) | ₩242,935 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,127 (₩1,477,134) | ₩634,731 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €811 (₩1,062,893) | ₩569,700 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €126 (₩165,603) | ₩113,814 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (₩38,930) | ₩30,968 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €530 (₩694,456) | ₩512,722 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €162 (₩212,004) | ₩113,954 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₩10,745) | ₩10,470 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₩18,467) | ₩19,321 | - 4% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 5% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (₩109,959) | ₩71,342 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (₩44,074) | ₩55,714 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (₩112,595) | ₩108,995 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (₩148,175) | ₩179,488 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 46% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,709 (₩35,008,357) | ₩34,775,100 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (₩2,126) | ₩1,450 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (₩118,106) | ₩67,224 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 31% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.24 (₩4,241) | ₩5,944 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₩15,094) | ₩7,390 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (₩32,756) | ₩20,000 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.80 (₩4,985) | ₩18,944 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.70 (₩3,534) | ₩8,772 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.72 (₩3,567) | ₩10,077 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (₩2,022) | ₩3,335 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (₩2,268) | ₩2,422 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (₩33,595) | ₩14,650 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (₩54,969) | ₩33,427 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₩30,236) | ₩21,530 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 (₩107,227) | ₩237,681 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₩78,654) | ₩57,411 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₩12,526) | ₩11,217 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (₩3,961) | ₩4,985 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (₩6,480) | ₩5,366 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €434 (₩569,329) | ₩575,683 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (₩151) | ₩146 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (₩44,652) | ₩72,942 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₩9,513) | ₩4,555 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 18% more expensive than in South Korea
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