Cost of living in Netherlands compared to South Korea
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₩22,326) | ₩12,081 | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₩15,141) | ₩7,849 | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (₩9,369) | ₩5,923 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (₩2,092) | ₩2,942 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.26 (₩6,185) | ₩5,102 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.86 (₩4,151) | ₩7,780 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₩9,453) | ₩8,958 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.60 (₩3,783) | ₩6,825 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.94 (₩2,822) | ₩4,178 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.73 (₩2,515) | ₩3,056 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₩10,134) | ₩21,973 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (₩4,631) | ₩3,494 | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (₩3,503) | ₩4,603 | - 24% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 67% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,945 (₩2,826,349) | ₩1,500,120 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,646 (₩2,391,639) | ₩1,934,250 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (₩351,441) | ₩240,148 | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,339 (₩1,945,045) | ₩1,264,360 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,021 (₩1,482,905) | ₩725,161 | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €145 (₩209,995) | ₩80,000 | + 162% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (₩52,728) | ₩28,380 | + 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | €381 (₩552,964) | ₩433,362 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (₩226,094) | ₩100,000 | + 126% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (₩14,720) | ₩16,029 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (₩23,960) | ₩14,433 | + 66% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 5% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (₩114,212) | ₩85,819 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (₩45,787) | ₩66,260 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (₩132,434) | ₩96,399 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (₩142,665) | ₩148,450 | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 72% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (₩45,026,148) | ₩39,273,000 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (₩2,881) | ₩1,635 | + 76% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (₩120,798) | ₩58,441 | + 107% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 7% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.32 (₩6,275) | ₩7,985 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₩17,434) | ₩12,000 | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (₩89,840) | ₩39,691 | + 126% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (₩8,692) | ₩20,000 | - 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.22 (₩7,579) | ₩15,000 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (₩9,440) | ₩9,644 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.44 (₩3,539) | ₩3,593 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.72 (₩3,946) | ₩6,320 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (₩36,220) | ₩14,338 | + 153% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is 5% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (₩83,139) | ₩37,219 | + 123% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (₩34,858) | ₩27,364 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (₩156,164) | ₩249,761 | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₩101,811) | ₩127,461 | - 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (₩20,078) | ₩15,654 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (₩4,730) | ₩5,510 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (₩9,990) | ₩6,631 | + 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (₩993,362) | ₩924,016 | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₩116) | ₩206 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₩51,324) | ₩98,667 | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₩13,235) | ₩4,699 | + 182% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 980 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 33% more expensive than in South Korea
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