Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (CHF 20) | CHF 27 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 12 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (CHF 1.23) | CHF 1.77 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.49 (CHF 4.18) | CHF 8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.39 (CHF 3.15) | CHF 3.82 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (CHF 6) | CHF 9 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 3.79 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (CHF 1.73) | CHF 2.57 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.62 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.29 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (CHF 8) | CHF 17 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 3.03 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.61 (CHF 1.50) | CHF 2.54 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 22% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,596 (CHF 2,417) | CHF 3,427 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,072 (CHF 1,929) | CHF 2,370 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €222 (CHF 207) | CHF 213 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,711 (CHF 1,593) | CHF 2,089 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,378 (CHF 1,283) | CHF 1,545 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (CHF 163) | CHF 154 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (CHF 36) | CHF 39 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €382 (CHF 355) | CHF 388 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €168 (CHF 156) | CHF 148 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 20 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (CHF 16) | CHF 30 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 23% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (CHF 82) | CHF 99 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (CHF 33) | CHF 46 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (CHF 95) | CHF 123 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (CHF 105) | CHF 146 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,105 (CHF 34,538) | CHF 29,799 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 1.79 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (CHF 85) | CHF 81 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.55 (CHF 2.37) | CHF 12 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 18 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (CHF 49) | CHF 105 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 (CHF 5.28) | CHF 5.02 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 5.17 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (CHF 4.01) | CHF 4.80 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (CHF 1.84) | CHF 4.41 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (CHF 2.49) | CHF 3.70 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (CHF 28) | CHF 44 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 24% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Netherlands | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (CHF 51) | CHF 76 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (CHF 28) | CHF 35 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 (CHF 226) | CHF 141 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €83 (CHF 77) | CHF 123 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (CHF 13) | CHF 17 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.07 (CHF 3.79) | CHF 5.65 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.90 (CHF 5.49) | CHF 8 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €439 (CHF 409) | CHF 497 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (CHF 49) | CHF 89 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (CHF 11) | CHF 9 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 19% cheaper than in Switzerland
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