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Cost of living in Netherlands compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.74 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (£3.50) | £3.75 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (£0.94) | £0.87 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.41 (£2.95) | £2.61 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (£2.12) | £1.90 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.71 (£4.95) | £4.46 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.31 (£2.00) | £1.92 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (£1.42) | £0.87 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (£1.13) | £1.81 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.74) | £8 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.51 (£2.18) | £1.86 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (£1.12) | £0.90 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,919 (£1,662) | £1,989 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,412 (£1,223) | £1,258 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 (£118) | £148 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,173 (£1,016) | £1,223 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €882 (£764) | £884 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €98 (£85) | £121 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (£24) | £23 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €480 (£416) | £327 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (£112) | £80 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£7) | £6 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (£72) | £67 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £31 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (£81) | £72 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (£100) | £74 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,921 (£22,448) | £18,891 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (£1.41) | £1.27 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (£72) | £97 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.36 (£3.78) | £3.36 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (£11) | £8 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (£33) | £76 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.49 (£3.02) | £3.54 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.15 (£2.73) | £1.43 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.77 (£2.40) | £3.28 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (£1.33) | £1.78 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (£1.56) | £1.49 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (£22) | £12 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (£38) | £31 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£20) | £21 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (£51) | £100 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (£60) | £56 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (£2.77) | £3.01 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.51 (£3.91) | £4.47 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (£375) | £392 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (£0.12) | £0.17 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (£27) | £43 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£5.92) | £11 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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