Cost of living in Netherlands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,391) | ₨380 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₨916) | ₨351 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (₨498) | ₨174 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (₨118) | ₨58 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (₨413) | ₨84 | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (₨280) | ₨45 | + 525% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨608) | ₨250 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (₨202) | ₨173 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (₨147) | ₨31 | + 375% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (₨129) | ₨167 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₨589) | ₨841 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 (₨289) | ₨97 | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (₨137) | ₨39 | + 254% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 284% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,972 (₨177,403) | ₨52,694 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,664 (₨149,676) | ₨31,325 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €263 (₨23,646) | ₨4,769 | + 396% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,425 (₨128,144) | ₨29,397 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,123 (₨100,995) | ₨16,972 | + 495% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (₨15,277) | ₨4,814 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (₨3,546) | ₨691 | + 413% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (₨29,087) | ₨30,276 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (₨13,659) | ₨11,282 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (₨1,188) | ₨479 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₨1,556) | ₨530 | + 194% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (₨6,420) | ₨2,548 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₨2,685) | ₨2,934 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (₨7,137) | ₨4,380 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (₨8,729) | ₨3,418 | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 194% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 194% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (₨2,787,780) | ₨2,030,960 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (₨178) | ₨104 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (₨7,679) | ₨1,138 | + 575% | |
| Personal Care | + 177% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 177% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.87 (₨348) | ₨141 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₨1,079) | ₨318 | + 239% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (₨6,405) | ₨882 | + 626% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (₨421) | ₨372 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.88 (₨439) | ₨187 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (₨468) | ₨288 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (₨208) | ₨162 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (₨255) | ₨88 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₨2,094) | ₨311 | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (₨4,852) | ₨1,502 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (₨2,256) | ₨684 | + 230% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (₨9,669) | ₨1,392 | + 594% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (₨6,212) | ₨1,961 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (₨1,247) | ₨882 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (₨284) | ₨211 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.59 (₨503) | ₨187 | + 169% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (₨61,504) | ₨53,020 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₨7) | ₨1.27 | + 468% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (₨3,216) | ₨1,639 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₨789) | ₨303 | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | + 189% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 189% more expensive than in India
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