Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (73 ₪) | 70 ₪ | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (43 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (22 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (5.33 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (19 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (13 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (27 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (9 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (6 ₪) | 4.83 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (26 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.23 (13 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 18% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,030 (8,191 ₪) | 8,790 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,714 (6,916 ₪) | 6,491 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (1,041 ₪) | 650 ₪ | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,451 (5,853 ₪) | 4,924 ₪ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,171 (4,726 ₪) | 3,614 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (617 ₪) | 376 ₪ | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (159 ₪) | 97 ₪ | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (1,305 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (613 ₪) | 436 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (54 ₪) | 21 ₪ | + 154% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (77 ₪) | 61 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (311 ₪) | 328 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (133 ₪) | 186 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (360 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (464 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 28% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,526 (111,059 ₪) | 144,123 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (371 ₪) | 225 ₪ | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (14 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (48 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (184 ₪) | 411 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (19 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (20 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (21 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (9 ₪) | 4.93 ₪ | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (12 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (98 ₪) | 66 ₪ | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Netherlands | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (204 ₪) | 155 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (97 ₪) | 91 ₪ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (434 ₪) | 234 ₪ | + 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (294 ₪) | 279 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (57 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (14 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (22 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (2,351 ₪) | 2,854 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.32 ₪) | 0.15 ₪ | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (159 ₪) | 258 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (33 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 11% more expensive than in Israel
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