Cost of living in Netherlands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 172% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (₨1,689) | ₨375 | + 351% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (₨1,070) | ₨343 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.95 (₨530) | ₨174 | + 204% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (₨122) | ₨61 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.58 (₨408) | ₨98 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.87 (₨256) | ₨48 | + 439% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₨629) | ₨266 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.89 (₨257) | ₨194 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.95 (₨174) | ₨37 | + 374% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.80 (₨161) | ₨160 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (₨752) | ₨955 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.20 (₨285) | ₨98 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.42 (₨126) | ₨41 | + 208% | |
| Housing | + 369% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 369% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,187 (₨194,842) | ₨42,544 | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,001 (₨178,341) | ₨26,841 | + 564% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €232 (₨20,669) | ₨5,464 | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,535 (₨136,811) | ₨26,559 | + 415% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,303 (₨116,130) | ₨15,794 | + 635% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €199 (₨17,700) | ₨4,914 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (₨3,828) | ₨679 | + 463% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €296 (₨26,389) | ₨26,848 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €153 (₨13,659) | ₨11,529 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₨885) | ₨431 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₨1,492) | ₨389 | + 284% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (₨8,155) | ₨2,496 | + 227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (₨2,947) | ₨2,662 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (₨8,987) | ₨4,055 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (₨9,578) | ₨2,866 | + 234% | |
| Transportation | + 214% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 214% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,068 (₨3,124,744) | ₨1,974,040 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (₨180) | ₨102 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (₨7,929) | ₨1,205 | + 558% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.62 (₨323) | ₨102 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (₨1,208) | ₨266 | + 354% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (₨6,365) | ₨1,122 | + 467% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (₨592) | ₨364 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.78 (₨426) | ₨236 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 (₨408) | ₨277 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 (₨188) | ₨183 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.41 (₨304) | ₨85 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (₨2,493) | ₨311 | + 701% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Netherlands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (₨4,767) | ₨1,587 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (₨2,643) | ₨660 | + 300% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €220 (₨19,603) | ₨1,730 | + 1033% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €78 (₨6,967) | ₨2,207 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (₨1,236) | ₨578 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (₨370) | ₨205 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (₨572) | ₨197 | + 190% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €754 (₨67,155) | ₨46,790 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (₨4,598) | ₨1,682 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (₨970) | ₨297 | + 227% | |
| TOTAL | + 210% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 210% more expensive than in India
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