Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Italy
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 11% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €16 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €11 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.97 | €5.33 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 | €1.43 | - 4% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.40 | €4.22 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 | €3.33 | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 | €2.43 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 | €1.73 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.09 | €1.45 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 | €8 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 | €2.64 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 | €1.37 | - 6% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 54% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,078 | €1,315 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,684 | €920 | + 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €254 | €168 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,455 | €1,027 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,154 | €764 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 | €135 | + 30% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 | €25 | + 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | €382 | €295 | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €168 | €118 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 | €7 | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 | €10 | + 74% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 8% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 | €79 | + 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 | €42 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 | €100 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €152 | €112 | + 37% | |
Transportation | + 80% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 80% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,961 | €27,023 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 | €1.79 | + 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €91 | €37 | + 142% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 18% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.55 | €9 | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 | €12 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 | €107 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 | €7 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 | €3.82 | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 | €3.34 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 | €2.56 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 | €1.90 | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 | €21 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is about the same as in Italy | ||||
Netherlands | Italy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 | €42 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €30 | €19 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 | €91 | + 166% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 | €79 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €10 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.44 | €2.17 | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €5.45 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €513 | €1,398 | - 63% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.46 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 | €51 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 | €6 | + 95% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2025.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 33% more expensive than in Italy
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