Cost of living in Netherlands compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 13% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (₩22,949) | ₩11,980 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (₩14,299) | ₩6,615 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (₩6,592) | ₩5,632 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (₩1,558) | ₩2,759 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.18 (₩5,610) | ₩6,542 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (₩3,788) | ₩7,203 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (₩8,427) | ₩16,031 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (₩3,048) | ₩8,264 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (₩2,038) | ₩3,965 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (₩1,910) | ₩3,108 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (₩8,370) | ₩34,167 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 (₩3,801) | ₩3,437 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (₩1,945) | ₩4,184 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 12% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,279 (₩3,061,954) | ₩4,454,430 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,869 (₩2,511,113) | ₩2,796,960 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €308 (₩413,846) | ₩253,895 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,540 (₩2,068,988) | ₩1,589,470 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,297 (₩1,742,393) | ₩779,612 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €217 (₩291,062) | ₩86,783 | + 235% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (₩55,566) | ₩32,020 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (₩435,031) | ₩219,090 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (₩278,567) | ₩89,516 | + 211% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (₩15,444) | ₩16,029 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (₩31,312) | ₩14,433 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (₩102,894) | ₩69,705 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (₩46,017) | ₩54,258 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (₩119,380) | ₩82,310 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (₩158,512) | ₩127,854 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 50% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,592 (₩38,413,281) | ₩35,091,300 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (₩2,821) | ₩1,965 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (₩112,656) | ₩63,651 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 22% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.57 (₩4,795) | ₩8,245 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₩16,122) | ₩4,500 | + 258% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (₩62,885) | ₩76,762 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (₩6,754) | ₩21,034 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.40 (₩7,261) | ₩10,694 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 (₩4,048) | ₩8,457 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (₩2,904) | ₩5,308 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.25 (₩4,368) | ₩8,235 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₩31,053) | ₩12,817 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 6% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (₩71,511) | ₩32,969 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₩32,067) | ₩29,287 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €255 (₩342,278) | ₩379,963 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (₩93,035) | ₩89,730 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (₩16,749) | ₩17,897 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (₩4,414) | ₩6,563 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (₩6,883) | ₩5,017 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €633 (₩850,412) | ₩795,597 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₩107) | ₩236 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (₩50,853) | ₩116,074 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (₩9,722) | ₩4,500 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,039 prices entered by 241 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in South Korea
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