Cost of living in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 22% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 40% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 24 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (CHF 9) | CHF 16 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.78 (CHF 4.72) | CHF 11 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.11 (CHF 1.10) | CHF 1.64 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.70 (CHF 3.66) | CHF 7 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.76 (CHF 2.73) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.67 (CHF 4.61) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (CHF 2.20) | CHF 3.89 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (CHF 2.01) | CHF 2.88 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (CHF 1.08) | CHF 1.64 | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 16 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 2.20 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 2.84 | - 51% | |
Housing | - 26% | |||
Housing in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 26% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,550 (CHF 1,533) | CHF 1,935 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,217 (CHF 1,204) | CHF 1,613 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €159 (CHF 157) | CHF 209 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €976 (CHF 965) | CHF 1,122 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €802 (CHF 793) | CHF 1,004 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (CHF 124) | CHF 117 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (CHF 23) | CHF 44 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | €342 (CHF 338) | CHF 536 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 (CHF 133) | CHF 127 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 26 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 38% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €68 (CHF 68) | CHF 117 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (CHF 37) | CHF 55 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (CHF 77) | CHF 120 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €109 (CHF 107) | CHF 200 | - 46% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 12% more expensive than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,866 (CHF 24,589) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.08 (CHF 2.06) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (CHF 80) | CHF 67 | + 20% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (CHF 30) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 36% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (CHF 4.79) | CHF 11 | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (CHF 19) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (CHF 35) | CHF 94 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.79 (CHF 3.74) | CHF 9 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 4.50 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 4.49 | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.47 (CHF 1.46) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.30 (CHF 2.27) | CHF 2.98 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (CHF 23) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Eindhoven (Netherlands) is 25% cheaper than in Neuchatel (Switzerland) | ||||
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Eindhoven | Neuchatel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (CHF 40) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 35 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (CHF 73) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (CHF 60) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.00 (CHF 2.96) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.23 (CHF 4.18) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €440 (CHF 435) | CHF 686 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (CHF 0.11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (CHF 27) | CHF 74 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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