- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.55 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (£3.56) | £3.65 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 (£0.93) | £0.85 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.90 (£2.55) | £2.65 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (£1.88) | £2.05 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (£4.78) | £4.43 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (£1.99) | £1.92 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (£1.33) | £0.89 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (£1.03) | £1.77 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.30 (£2.02) | £1.79 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.27 (£1.12) | £0.90 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,849 (£1,621) | £1,804 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,284 (£1,126) | £1,191 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (£140) | £160 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,167 (£1,023) | £1,061 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €829 (£727) | £765 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €109 (£96) | £146 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (£23) | £21 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €424 (£372) | £336 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (£109) | £83 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.53) | £6 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 13% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (£74) | £65 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (£83) | £69 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €140 (£123) | £73 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 13% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,443 (£22,305) | £18,223 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.55 (£1.36) | £1.19 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (£73) | £99 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.71 (£2.38) | £3.36 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (£12) | £8 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (£42) | £66 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.27 (£2.87) | £3.17 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.30 (£2.89) | £1.64 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.69 (£2.36) | £3.39 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.39 (£1.21) | £1.75 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 (£1.70) | £1.57 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£21) | £14 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 2% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (£37) | £30 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (£20) | £20 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €115 (£101) | £126 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (£62) | £54 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.09 (£2.71) | £2.95 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.71 (£4.13) | £4.36 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €522 (£458) | £412 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (£0.21) | £0.17 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (£29) | £44 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£6) | £10 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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