Cost of living in Netherlands compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 6% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (₩22,185) | ₩12,194 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (₩14,771) | ₩7,703 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.62 (₩7,975) | ₩6,868 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (₩1,881) | ₩2,958 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (₩6,515) | ₩5,799 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (₩4,415) | ₩8,019 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (₩9,834) | ₩7,984 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (₩3,181) | ₩8,597 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (₩2,316) | ₩4,900 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (₩2,035) | ₩2,718 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (₩9,621) | ₩20,791 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 (₩4,553) | ₩3,589 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (₩2,161) | ₩4,247 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 28% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,012 (₩2,856,224) | ₩3,572,230 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,687 (₩2,394,818) | ₩1,809,060 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €249 (₩353,301) | ₩240,148 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,411 (₩2,002,573) | ₩1,264,360 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,116 (₩1,584,550) | ₩725,161 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €155 (₩220,343) | ₩80,000 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (₩55,953) | ₩30,234 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (₩459,038) | ₩433,362 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (₩215,563) | ₩100,000 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (₩18,752) | ₩16,029 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (₩23,892) | ₩14,433 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 10% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (₩101,323) | ₩85,819 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (₩42,378) | ₩61,053 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (₩112,636) | ₩96,399 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (₩137,751) | ₩148,450 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 68% 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 (₩43,994,777) | ₩42,078,700 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (₩2,801) | ₩1,740 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (₩121,179) | ₩57,662 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 13% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.87 (₩5,489) | ₩7,985 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (₩17,035) | ₩12,000 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (₩101,083) | ₩53,966 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (₩6,637) | ₩20,000 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.88 (₩6,925) | ₩15,000 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (₩8,667) | ₩9,644 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (₩3,277) | ₩3,593 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (₩4,030) | ₩6,320 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (₩33,042) | ₩14,338 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 17% more expensive than in South Korea | ||||
| Netherlands | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (₩79,366) | ₩34,756 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (₩35,107) | ₩27,364 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (₩152,586) | ₩249,761 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (₩99,479) | ₩69,455 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (₩19,618) | ₩15,654 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (₩4,622) | ₩5,510 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.59 (₩7,942) | ₩4,817 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (₩970,608) | ₩814,125 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (₩114) | ₩206 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (₩50,149) | ₩98,667 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (₩12,452) | ₩4,500 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 21% more expensive than in South Korea
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