Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 72% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (RM67) | RM13 | + 408% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (RM44) | RM17 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.39 (RM19) | RM8 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (RM4.80) | RM7 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.31 (RM19) | RM12 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.47 (RM11) | RM6 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.61 (RM25) | RM23 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.77 (RM12) | RM10 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (RM7) | RM4.60 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (RM5.82) | RM12 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RM32) | RM76 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.10 (RM14) | RM4.38 | + 213% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (RM5.92) | RM3.40 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 163% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,886 (RM8,352) | RM2,826 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,549 (RM6,859) | RM2,097 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €261 (RM1,156) | RM243 | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,338 (RM5,924) | RM1,777 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,014 (RM4,489) | RM1,133 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (RM706) | RM231 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (RM160) | RM112 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €357 (RM1,582) | RM2,802 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (RM557) | RM478 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (RM27) | RM30 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (RM90) | RM33 | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 99% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (RM397) | RM217 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €50 (RM223) | RM115 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €129 (RM572) | RM285 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €143 (RM635) | RM245 | + 159% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 102% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,655 (RM131,328) | RM161,394 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.16 (RM10) | RM2.07 | + 361% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (RM353) | RM89 | + 298% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 63% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.53 (RM16) | RM9 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (RM53) | RM16 | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (RM163) | RM109 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.91 (RM26) | RM26 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.38 (RM19) | RM11 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.87 (RM17) | RM15 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.65 (RM7) | RM10 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.44 (RM15) | RM7 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (RM105) | RM29 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 66% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (RM231) | RM144 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (RM105) | RM35 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €248 (RM1,097) | RM206 | + 432% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (RM317) | RM90 | + 252% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (RM55) | RM101 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (RM15) | RM12 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (RM24) | RM15 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €552 (RM2,446) | RM2,145 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (RM0.62) | RM0.24 | + 163% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (RM179) | RM154 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (RM30) | RM18 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 100% more expensive than in Malaysia
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