Cost of living in Netherlands compared to United Kingdom
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (£16) | £15 | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (£10) | £8 | + 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.97 (£4.99) | £3.98 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.37 (£1.15) | £1.13 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.40 (£3.68) | £3.71 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 (£2.35) | £2.41 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.70) | £4.84 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.88 (£2.41) | £2.18 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.98 (£1.66) | £0.93 | + 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.09 (£1.75) | £2.13 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (£8) | £10 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 (£2.66) | £2.27 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (£1.08) | £1.07 | + 1% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Netherlands is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,078 (£1,737) | £2,780 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,684 (£1,408) | £2,064 | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €254 (£212) | £183 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,455 (£1,216) | £1,877 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,154 (£965) | £1,256 | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €175 (£147) | £141 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (£32) | £27 | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | €382 (£319) | £276 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €168 (£140) | £85 | + 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (£9) | £7 | + 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (£15) | £14 | + 8% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Netherlands is 7% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (£85) | £72 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (£28) | £35 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (£90) | £82 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €152 (£127) | £85 | + 51% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Netherlands is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,961 (£29,224) | £28,239 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (£1.70) | £1.44 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €91 (£76) | £112 | - 33% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Netherlands is 10% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.55 (£2.13) | £3.37 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (£11) | £8 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (£44) | £62 | - 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.67 (£4.74) | £3.98 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (£3.53) | £1.90 | + 86% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.31 (£3.60) | £4.03 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.98 (£1.66) | £2.16 | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (£2.24) | £1.84 | + 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (£25) | £15 | + 63% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Netherlands is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
Netherlands | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (£46) | £39 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €30 (£25) | £23 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €243 (£203) | £109 | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (£57) | £67 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (£12) | £12 | + 0% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.44 (£3.71) | £3.69 | + 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (£5.49) | £5.89 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (£401) | £429 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.11 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (£43) | £40 | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (£10) | £15 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 14% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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