Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 78% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (RM78) | RM21 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (RM40) | RM16 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.12 (RM20) | RM9 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (RM5.45) | RM7 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (RM16) | RM8 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (RM11) | RM5.27 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (RM30) | RM29 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (RM11) | RM9 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (RM7) | RM3.56 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (RM7) | RM11 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (RM38) | RM88 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (RM12) | RM4.10 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (RM6) | RM3.22 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 157% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,752 (RM8,662) | RM3,442 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,367 (RM6,760) | RM1,795 | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (RM829) | RM294 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,237 (RM6,114) | RM2,263 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (RM4,413) | RM1,385 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (RM562) | RM196 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (RM190) | RM98 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (RM2,217) | RM1,610 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €181 (RM893) | RM488 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (RM40) | RM21 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (RM74) | RM32 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 47% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (RM382) | RM227 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €39 (RM192) | RM152 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (RM449) | RM270 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (RM595) | RM298 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 140% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,888 (RM137,872) | RM154,513 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (RM8) | RM1.98 | + 301% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (RM446) | RM87 | + 413% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 74% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.33 (RM12) | RM15 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (RM69) | RM16 | + 329% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (RM171) | RM73 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (RM14) | RM21 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (RM20) | RM13 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (RM21) | RM16 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (RM7) | RM5.12 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (RM10) | RM9 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (RM121) | RM45 | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 62% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (RM200) | RM84 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (RM114) | RM36 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (RM290) | RM258 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (RM314) | RM196 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (RM56) | RM32 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (RM17) | RM16 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (RM24) | RM20 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (RM2,328) | RM1,919 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (RM0.79) | RM0.42 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (RM180) | RM156 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (RM38) | RM17 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 113% more expensive than in Malaysia
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