Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Canada
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is about the same as in Canada | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$24) | C$19 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (C$6) | C$7 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (C$1.68) | C$2.28 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (C$4.86) | C$4.06 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (C$3.36) | C$4.86 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.93 (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (C$3.67) | C$3.88 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (C$2.28) | C$2.69 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (C$2.05) | C$3.13 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$13) | C$18 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (C$3.61) | C$2.33 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (C$1.70) | C$2.07 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 21% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,785 (C$2,661) | C$2,092 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,416 (C$2,112) | C$1,603 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (C$250) | C$169 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,241 (C$1,850) | C$1,592 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (C$1,348) | C$1,102 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (C$169) | C$108 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (C$51) | C$53 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (C$669) | C$361 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €181 (C$270) | C$165 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$11 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$22) | C$23 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 36% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €76 (C$113) | C$75 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (C$63) | C$51 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (C$149) | C$111 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €143 (C$213) | C$130 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,943 (C$43,160) | C$25,145 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (C$2.34) | C$1.12 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (C$144) | C$108 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 14% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.33 (C$3.47) | C$11 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (C$21) | C$18 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (C$51) | C$88 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (C$4.26) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (C$5.93) | C$5.20 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (C$6) | C$5.43 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (C$2.21) | C$3.26 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (C$2.95) | C$2.64 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (C$36) | C$25 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 5% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (C$60) | C$55 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (C$33) | C$28 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (C$88) | C$151 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (C$98) | C$95 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$17) | C$12 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (C$5.53) | C$5.01 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (C$8) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (C$702) | C$570 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (C$0.20) | C$0.44 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (C$68) | C$59 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$12) | C$15 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 18% more expensive than in Canada
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