Cost of living in Netherlands compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £13 | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (£9) | £8 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (£5.52) | £4.26 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (£1.23) | £1.20 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (£3.64) | £3.63 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (£2.45) | £2.28 | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.57) | £5.34 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (£2.23) | £2.13 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (£1.66) | £0.89 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (£1.48) | £1.97 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£5.97) | £10 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (£2.73) | £2.36 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (£2.06) | £1.04 | + 98% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 18% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (£1,665) | £1,997 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (£1,409) | £1,637 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (£207) | £229 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (£1,146) | £1,818 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (£874) | £1,060 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (£124) | £190 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (£31) | £26 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (£326) | £324 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (£133) | £83 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (£14) | £16 | - 11% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (£67) | £73 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (£27) | £32 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£78) | £81 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (£84) | £83 | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (£26,531) | £25,126 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (£1.70) | £1.44 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (£71) | £85 | - 16% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 16% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (£3.70) | £5.04 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (£10) | £8 | + 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (£53) | £74 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (£5.12) | £4.77 | + 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (£4.47) | £1.97 | + 126% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (£5.56) | £3.78 | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (£2.09) | £2.39 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (£2.33) | £1.77 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (£21) | £14 | + 51% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 19% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (£49) | £40 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£21) | £19 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (£92) | £124 | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (£60) | £69 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (£12) | £11 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (£2.79) | £3.71 | - 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£5.89) | £5.75 | + 2% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (£585) | £537 | + 9% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (£0.07) | £0.28 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (£30) | £35 | - 13% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (£8) | £14 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 9% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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