Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (CHF 18) | CHF 26 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (CHF 4.93) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (CHF 1.21) | CHF 1.72 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.60 (CHF 4.57) | CHF 8 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.96 (CHF 2.94) | CHF 4.26 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 3.76 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 2.39 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.87 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 (CHF 2.92) | CHF 2.50 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (CHF 1.45) | CHF 2.68 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 17% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,241 (CHF 2,225) | CHF 3,102 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,852 (CHF 1,840) | CHF 2,354 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €280 (CHF 278) | CHF 189 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,533 (CHF 1,523) | CHF 1,763 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,267 (CHF 1,259) | CHF 1,318 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €200 (CHF 199) | CHF 101 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 (CHF 40) | CHF 54 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (CHF 315) | CHF 479 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (CHF 186) | CHF 106 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (CHF 11) | CHF 12 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 (CHF 22) | CHF 32 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (CHF 76) | CHF 101 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (CHF 34) | CHF 44 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (CHF 89) | CHF 116 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (CHF 120) | CHF 161 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is about the same as in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (CHF 28,429) | CHF 31,963 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (CHF 2.08) | CHF 1.97 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (CHF 82) | CHF 79 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 45% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.05 (CHF 2.04) | CHF 15 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 35 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (CHF 49) | CHF 130 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.29 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.17 (CHF 5.14) | CHF 4.05 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.06 (CHF 4.03) | CHF 4.98 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.37 (CHF 2.36) | CHF 2.82 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (CHF 3.21) | CHF 3.07 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (CHF 24) | CHF 49 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 34% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (CHF 55) | CHF 64 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 24) | CHF 36 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (CHF 232) | CHF 85 | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 (CHF 71) | CHF 116 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.33 (CHF 3.30) | CHF 4.65 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.23 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 6 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €636 (CHF 632) | CHF 813 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.28 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CHF 38) | CHF 91 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland
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