Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Malaysia
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 111% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (RM91) | RM17 | + 431% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (RM54) | RM19 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.41 (RM27) | RM9 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (RM7) | RM8 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.69 (RM23) | RM10 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (RM16) | RM6 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (RM34) | RM27 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (RM12) | RM12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (RM8) | RM4.73 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (RM8) | RM12 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (RM33) | RM66 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.23 (RM16) | RM4.72 | + 243% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (RM8) | RM3.69 | + 106% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 154% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,030 (RM10,164) | RM4,011 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,714 (RM8,582) | RM2,283 | + 276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €258 (RM1,291) | RM254 | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,451 (RM7,263) | RM2,402 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,171 (RM5,865) | RM1,376 | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €153 (RM766) | RM863 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (RM197) | RM111 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (RM1,619) | RM1,876 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (RM760) | RM907 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (RM67) | RM33 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (RM95) | RM36 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 41% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (RM386) | RM223 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (RM165) | RM142 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (RM447) | RM318 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (RM575) | RM314 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 198% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,526 (RM137,813) | RM152,122 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (RM10) | RM2.07 | + 362% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (RM461) | RM51 | + 801% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 79% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.59 (RM18) | RM9 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (RM60) | RM21 | + 188% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (RM228) | RM91 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (RM23) | RM44 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (RM25) | RM11 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (RM26) | RM14 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (RM11) | RM20 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.04 (RM15) | RM7 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (RM121) | RM28 | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 84% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Netherlands | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (RM253) | RM115 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (RM120) | RM41 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (RM538) | RM211 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (RM364) | RM129 | + 184% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (RM70) | RM41 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 (RM17) | RM13 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.40 (RM27) | RM19 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €583 (RM2,917) | RM2,145 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (RM0.39) | RM0.17 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (RM198) | RM201 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (RM41) | RM18 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 137% more expensive than in Malaysia
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