Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Japan
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 66% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (¥3,282) | ¥1,035 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (¥2,016) | ¥796 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.91 (¥961) | ¥518 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (¥219) | ¥219 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.62 (¥751) | ¥320 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.73 (¥445) | ¥564 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (¥1,201) | ¥1,287 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (¥418) | ¥611 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.04 (¥333) | ¥399 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.76 (¥286) | ¥307 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (¥1,306) | ¥1,249 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (¥500) | ¥203 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.55 (¥253) | ¥177 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,356 (¥383,309) | ¥358,144 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,044 (¥332,631) | ¥172,957 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €231 (¥37,658) | ¥20,112 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,594 (¥259,420) | ¥167,408 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,303 (¥212,044) | ¥104,544 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €199 (¥32,424) | ¥13,280 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (¥6,806) | ¥4,420 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €295 (¥48,002) | ¥61,842 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €117 (¥18,998) | ¥10,283 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (¥1,501) | ¥1,221 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (¥2,739) | ¥2,831 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €97 (¥15,821) | ¥8,396 | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (¥5,381) | ¥5,233 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 (¥17,057) | ¥9,250 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (¥17,489) | ¥12,490 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 64% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,203 (¥5,564,836) | ¥2,997,460 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.05 (¥333) | ¥169 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (¥14,377) | ¥9,067 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.62 (¥589) | ¥2,533 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (¥2,206) | ¥2,993 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (¥11,622) | ¥6,000 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €7 (¥1,081) | ¥1,337 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.98 (¥811) | ¥948 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.58 (¥746) | ¥622 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.11 (¥343) | ¥224 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.41 (¥555) | ¥204 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (¥4,552) | ¥4,495 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Netherlands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (¥9,107) | ¥5,113 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (¥4,897) | ¥3,833 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €220 (¥35,794) | ¥12,839 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €85 (¥13,829) | ¥7,916 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (¥2,257) | ¥1,898 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.15 (¥676) | ¥532 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (¥1,045) | ¥696 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €670 (¥109,027) | ¥51,659 | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (¥8,775) | ¥9,541 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 (¥1,771) | ¥596 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 50% more expensive than in Japan
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