- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£12) | £10 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (£7) | £5.59 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (£3.50) | £3.66 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (£0.96) | £0.86 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (£2.72) | £2.64 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (£1.97) | £1.94 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.65 (£4.96) | £4.53 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (£2.10) | £1.97 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (£1.28) | £0.84 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (£1.00) | £1.79 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.38 (£2.09) | £1.80 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (£1.11) | £0.90 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 3% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,915 (£1,683) | £1,790 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,328 (£1,167) | £1,176 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (£134) | £156 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,201 (£1,055) | £1,072 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €858 (£754) | £743 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (£92) | £148 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (£24) | £21 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (£364) | £333 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (£105) | £82 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (£5.52) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (£13) | £11 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 11% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (£75) | £65 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (£32) | £32 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (£81) | £69 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (£119) | £74 | + 61% | |
| 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 | €25,832 (£22,701) | £18,399 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (£1.37) | £1.21 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (£72) | £100 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.21 (£2.82) | £3.26 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (£11) | £8 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (£35) | £69 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.19 (£2.80) | £3.32 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (£2.83) | £1.59 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.65 (£2.33) | £3.25 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (£1.28) | £1.76 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (£1.53) | £1.51 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (£22) | £13 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 2% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (£37) | £31 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (£20) | £21 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €117 (£103) | £121 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (£63) | £55 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (£2.78) | £2.97 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.67 (£4.11) | £4.38 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (£450) | £408 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (£0.19) | £0.14 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (£26) | £44 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£6) | £10 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 5% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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