Cost of living in Netherlands compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 5% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₩21,190) | ₩9,411 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (₩10,951) | ₩6,661 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.12 (₩5,506) | ₩5,558 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (₩1,476) | ₩2,243 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (₩4,358) | ₩4,906 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (₩2,958) | ₩6,379 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₩8,056) | ₩13,015 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (₩3,026) | ₩5,944 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (₩1,902) | ₩3,678 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (₩1,760) | ₩2,166 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₩10,232) | ₩22,522 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (₩3,238) | ₩2,694 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (₩1,649) | ₩2,980 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 42% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,752 (₩2,344,132) | ₩1,532,360 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,367 (₩1,829,609) | ₩1,131,400 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (₩224,413) | ₩298,496 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,237 (₩1,654,592) | ₩1,200,300 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (₩1,194,181) | ₩587,302 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (₩152,074) | ₩81,680 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (₩51,456) | ₩41,339 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (₩599,887) | ₩352,573 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €181 (₩241,808) | ₩113,587 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (₩10,930) | ₩13,071 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (₩20,150) | ₩13,039 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 21% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₩103,287) | ₩41,844 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (₩51,894) | ₩52,250 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₩121,476) | ₩95,365 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (₩161,132) | ₩173,054 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 40% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,888 (₩37,312,537) | ₩29,087,500 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (₩2,148) | ₩1,439 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (₩120,673) | ₩82,870 | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 21% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.33 (₩3,113) | ₩6,377 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₩18,556) | ₩7,390 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (₩46,167) | ₩82,440 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (₩3,825) | ₩21,662 | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (₩5,323) | ₩8,130 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (₩5,675) | ₩8,324 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (₩1,982) | ₩1,815 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (₩2,650) | ₩2,204 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (₩32,719) | ₩17,384 | + 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 34% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (₩54,022) | ₩33,460 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (₩30,965) | ₩20,876 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (₩78,595) | ₩165,595 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (₩84,937) | ₩67,775 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₩15,205) | ₩10,109 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (₩4,575) | ₩5,000 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (₩6,564) | ₩5,279 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (₩629,969) | ₩669,053 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (₩215) | ₩1,500 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₩48,672) | ₩61,508 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (₩10,366) | ₩4,500 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 13% more expensive than in South Korea
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