Cost of living in Netherlands compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £13 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £5.94 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.24 (£3.66) | £3.34 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (£0.94) | £0.91 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (£3.34) | £2.74 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (£2.12) | £2.16 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.59 (£4.81) | £3.78 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 (£2.41) | £2.09 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (£1.34) | £0.87 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (£1.12) | £1.97 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (£6) | £8 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.16 (£2.73) | £2.00 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.41 (£1.21) | £1.12 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,058 (£1,773) | £2,164 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,674 (£1,443) | £1,621 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €214 (£184) | £166 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,392 (£1,199) | £1,448 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,102 (£950) | £1,033 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (£110) | £146 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (£35) | £25 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €369 (£318) | £300 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (£104) | £99 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (£12) | £7 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (£13) | £13 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 19% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €91 (£78) | £67 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (£37) | £33 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (£85) | £77 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (£124) | £80 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,097 (£25,068) | £22,862 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (£1.83) | £1.63 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (£65) | £98 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (£2.93) | £3.55 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (£12) | £9 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (£48) | £80 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.40 (£4.66) | £2.59 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.38 (£2.91) | £1.76 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.14 (£3.57) | £3.51 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (£1.47) | £1.94 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (£1.74) | £1.54 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (£20) | £14 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €58 (£50) | £34 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£21) | £22 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €248 (£213) | £117 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (£64) | £60 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £9 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.23 (£2.78) | £3.17 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.99 (£4.30) | £5.04 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €549 (£473) | £567 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (£0.11) | £0.14 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (£37) | £38 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (£6) | £12 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 8% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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