Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (C$23) | C$23 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (C$15) | C$13 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.62 (C$8) | C$9 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (C$1.94) | C$3.17 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (C$7) | C$5.69 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (C$4.55) | C$5.37 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (C$3.28) | C$5.02 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (C$2.38) | C$3.10 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (C$2.09) | C$3.68 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 (C$4.69) | C$3.10 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (C$2.23) | C$2.80 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 11% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,012 (C$2,941) | C$2,697 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,687 (C$2,466) | C$2,073 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €249 (C$364) | C$209 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,411 (C$2,062) | C$1,822 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,116 (C$1,631) | C$1,382 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €155 (C$227) | C$124 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (C$58) | C$70 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (C$473) | C$423 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (C$222) | C$224 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (C$19) | C$14 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (C$25) | C$30 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 7% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (C$104) | C$78 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (C$44) | C$59 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (C$116) | C$125 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (C$142) | C$149 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 29% more expensive than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (C$45,295) | C$31,669 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (C$2.88) | C$1.64 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (C$125) | C$103 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.87 (C$5.65) | C$13 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (C$18) | C$23 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (C$104) | C$109 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.88 (C$7) | C$7 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (C$9) | C$6 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (C$3.37) | C$4.54 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (C$4.15) | C$3.58 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (C$34) | C$30 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Netherlands | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (C$82) | C$66 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (C$36) | C$32 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (C$157) | C$165 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (C$102) | C$115 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (C$20) | C$15 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (C$4.76) | C$5.45 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.59 (C$8) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (C$999) | C$743 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (C$0.12) | C$0.44 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (C$52) | C$66 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (C$13) | C$17 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in Canada
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