Cost of living in Netherlands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (124元) | 56元 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (77元) | 41元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 (36元) | 14元 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (8元) | 17元 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.18 (30元) | 19元 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (21元) | 10元 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (46元) | 57元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 (17元) | 16元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 (11元) | 7元 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (10元) | 6.00元 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (45元) | 129元 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 (21元) | 11元 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (11元) | 13元 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,279 (16,583元) | 13,117元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,869 (13,600元) | 7,964元 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €308 (2,241元) | 401元 | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,540 (11,205元) | 8,919元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,297 (9,436元) | 4,753元 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €217 (1,576元) | 242元 | + 553% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (301元) | 117元 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 (2,356元) | 1,521元 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (1,509元) | 661元 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (84元) | 56元 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (170元) | 55元 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (557元) | 491元 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (246元) | 261元 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (647元) | 634元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (858元) | 662元 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 116% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,592 (208,038元) | 150,872元 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (15元) | 9元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (610元) | 197元 | + 210% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.57 (26元) | 29元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (87元) | 23元 | + 285% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (341元) | 371元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (37元) | 37元 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.40 (39元) | 23元 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 (22元) | 33元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (16元) | 14元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.25 (24元) | 13元 | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (168元) | 63元 | + 168% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Netherlands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (387元) | 267元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (174元) | 114元 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €255 (1,854元) | 1,234元 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (504元) | 473元 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (91元) | 81元 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (24元) | 35元 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (37元) | 31元 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €633 (4,606元) | 3,289元 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.58元) | 0.24元 | + 138% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (275元) | 449元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (53元) | 29元 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 59% more expensive than in China
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