Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 25% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (116 kn) | 93 kn | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (85 kn) | 52 kn | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (36 kn) | 40 kn | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (9 kn) | 8 kn | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 (31 kn) | 23 kn | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.88 (22 kn) | 15 kn | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (46 kn) | 72 kn | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (20 kn) | 10 kn | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (13 kn) | 8 kn | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.61 (12 kn) | 13 kn | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (49 kn) | 65 kn | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.09 (23 kn) | 15 kn | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (9 kn) | 7 kn | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 73% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,747 (13,195 kn) | 7,391 kn | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,460 (11,030 kn) | 4,051 kn | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €287 (2,171 kn) | 1,296 kn | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,279 (9,660 kn) | 4,793 kn | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,023 (7,727 kn) | 3,853 kn | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €193 (1,454 kn) | 1,515 kn | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (242 kn) | 134 kn | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 (2,680 kn) | 5,383 kn | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (920 kn) | 1,126 kn | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (77 kn) | 98 kn | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (140 kn) | 88 kn | + 59% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 58% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (592 kn) | 603 kn | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €68 (517 kn) | 246 kn | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €116 (876 kn) | 665 kn | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €145 (1,098 kn) | 596 kn | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 33% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,233 (251,001 kn) | 297,103 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 (16 kn) | 13 kn | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €79 (598 kn) | 318 kn | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 25% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.57 (27 kn) | 45 kn | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (91 kn) | 63 kn | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (354 kn) | 364 kn | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (38 kn) | 35 kn | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.40 (41 kn) | 25 kn | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 (23 kn) | 29 kn | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (16 kn) | 12 kn | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.25 (25 kn) | 17 kn | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (175 kn) | 75 kn | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 31% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Netherlands | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (402 kn) | 358 kn | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (174 kn) | 89 kn | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €255 (1,924 kn) | 235 kn | + 717% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €61 (461 kn) | 413 kn | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (94 kn) | 73 kn | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (27 kn) | 13 kn | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.21 (39 kn) | 18 kn | + 124% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €570 (4,303 kn) | 4,347 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (1.51 kn) | 1.00 kn | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (301 kn) | 320 kn | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (56 kn) | 33 kn | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,134 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 41% more expensive than in Croatia
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