Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (¥2,472) | ¥1,000 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (¥1,627) | ¥722 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.54 (¥885) | ¥512 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (¥210) | ¥204 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (¥734) | ¥324 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (¥497) | ¥616 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,081) | ¥932 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (¥358) | ¥800 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (¥261) | ¥542 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (¥229) | ¥290 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (¥1,046) | ¥1,238 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 (¥513) | ¥237 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (¥243) | ¥205 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,007 (¥320,830) | ¥278,877 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,664 (¥265,970) | ¥150,711 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €263 (¥42,018) | ¥23,456 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,425 (¥227,708) | ¥149,073 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,123 (¥179,465) | ¥80,601 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (¥27,148) | ¥36,500 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (¥6,300) | ¥4,379 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (¥51,688) | ¥52,721 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (¥24,272) | ¥17,628 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (¥2,111) | ¥1,017 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (¥2,764) | ¥1,313 | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (¥11,409) | ¥6,007 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (¥4,772) | ¥5,278 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥12,683) | ¥9,959 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (¥15,511) | ¥13,627 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 46% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (¥4,953,799) | ¥2,740,140 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (¥317) | ¥170 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (¥13,645) | ¥9,951 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (¥574) | ¥2,154 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (¥1,918) | ¥2,551 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (¥11,382) | ¥5,499 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (¥747) | ¥1,340 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.88 (¥780) | ¥842 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (¥832) | ¥750 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (¥369) | ¥225 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (¥454) | ¥233 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (¥3,720) | ¥3,251 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €54 (¥8,621) | ¥4,367 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (¥4,009) | ¥3,572 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (¥17,181) | ¥4,524 | + 280% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (¥11,039) | ¥6,047 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (¥2,216) | ¥901 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (¥504) | ¥487 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.59 (¥894) | ¥590 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (¥109,290) | ¥98,506 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (¥13) | ¥52 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (¥5,714) | ¥9,275 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (¥1,402) | ¥584 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 33% more expensive than in Japan
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