Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (119 kn) | 61 kn | + 96% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (64 kn) | 39 kn | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.08 (31 kn) | 30 kn | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (8 kn) | 7 kn | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (25 kn) | 17 kn | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (17 kn) | 14 kn | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (47 kn) | 55 kn | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (17 kn) | 9 kn | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.40 (11 kn) | 5.99 kn | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (10 kn) | 9 kn | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (58 kn) | 60 kn | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (18 kn) | 13 kn | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (9 kn) | 7 kn | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 108% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,735 (13,045 kn) | 4,033 kn | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,367 (10,284 kn) | 4,332 kn | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (1,294 kn) | 1,005 kn | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,221 (9,184 kn) | 3,576 kn | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €935 (7,034 kn) | 3,225 kn | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (822 kn) | 1,145 kn | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (289 kn) | 126 kn | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (3,372 kn) | 2,837 kn | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €181 (1,359 kn) | 1,475 kn | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (61 kn) | 58 kn | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (113 kn) | 53 kn | + 114% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 13% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (581 kn) | 721 kn | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (308 kn) | 379 kn | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (683 kn) | 680 kn | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (906 kn) | 688 kn | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 66% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,477 (206,646 kn) | 136,844 kn | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (12 kn) | 10 kn | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (690 kn) | 350 kn | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.33 (17 kn) | 53 kn | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (104 kn) | 50 kn | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (260 kn) | 315 kn | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.30 (25 kn) | 25 kn | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (30 kn) | 30 kn | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (32 kn) | 32 kn | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (11 kn) | 10 kn | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (15 kn) | 16 kn | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (194 kn) | 96 kn | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 41% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (304 kn) | 156 kn | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (176 kn) | 70 kn | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (442 kn) | 391 kn | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (477 kn) | 288 kn | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (85 kn) | 43 kn | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (26 kn) | 13 kn | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (37 kn) | 18 kn | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (3,541 kn) | 4,054 kn | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (1.21 kn) | 1.17 kn | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (287 kn) | 289 kn | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (59 kn) | 31 kn | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 60% more expensive than in Croatia
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