Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 69% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (30KM) | 19KM | + 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (20KM) | 14KM | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (13KM) | 7KM | + 93% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (2.81KM) | 2.26KM | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (8KM) | 4.62KM | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (5.58KM) | 4.89KM | + 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (13KM) | 13KM | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (5.09KM) | 2.25KM | + 127% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (3.80KM) | 1.92KM | + 98% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (3.38KM) | 1.76KM | + 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (14KM) | 21KM | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (6KM) | 2.94KM | + 112% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (4.71KM) | 1.42KM | + 231% | |
Housing | + 211% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 211% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,000 (3,909KM) | 940KM | + 316% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,642 (3,209KM) | 644KM | + 399% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (473KM) | 302KM | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,354 (2,646KM) | 639KM | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,032 (2,018KM) | 452KM | + 346% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (282KM) | 196KM | + 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (71KM) | 25KM | + 180% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (744KM) | 580KM | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (304KM) | 390KM | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (20KM) | 11KM | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (32KM) | 11KM | + 184% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 14% cheaper than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (154KM) | 166KM | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (62KM) | 79KM | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (178KM) | 200KM | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (192KM) | 200KM | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 101% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (60,571KM) | 25,000KM | + 142% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (3.88KM) | 2.67KM | + 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €76 (148KM) | 65KM | + 127% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 41% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (8KM) | 30KM | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (23KM) | 11KM | + 119% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (121KM) | 50KM | + 142% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (12KM) | 5.70KM | + 105% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (10KM) | 8KM | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (13KM) | 6KM | + 106% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (4.76KM) | 2.38KM | + 100% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (5.31KM) | 6KM | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (49KM) | 11KM | + 337% | |
Entertainment | + 89% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 89% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina | ||||
Netherlands | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (112KM) | 32KM | + 248% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (47KM) | 17KM | + 171% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (210KM) | 43KM | + 385% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (137KM) | 81KM | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (27KM) | 10KM | + 184% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (6KM) | 3.60KM | + 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (13KM) | 4.62KM | + 191% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (1,336KM) | 924KM | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.16KM) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (69KM) | 57KM | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (18KM) | 6KM | + 175% | |
TOTAL | + 101% |
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2024.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 921 prices entered by 183 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 101% more expensive than in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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