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Cost of Living & Prices:
Germany vs. Netherlands

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.04 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in the Netherlands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.57 EUR (2.78 USD) in Germany and 2.17 EUR (2.35 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2.57 EUR
2.17 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.71 EUR (1.85 USD) in Germany and 1.6 EUR (1.73 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in the Netherlands.

1.71 EUR
1.60 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.23 EUR (15.4 USD) in Germany and 16.33 EUR (17.67 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Germany.

14.23 EUR
16.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.75 EUR (6.22 USD) in Germany and 5 EUR (5.41 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13% lower in the Netherlands.

5.75 EUR
5.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.79 EUR (10.59 USD) in Germany and 9.09 EUR (9.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the Netherlands.

9.79 EUR
9.09 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8 EUR (8.66 USD) in Germany and 8.2 EUR (8.87 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Germany.

8.00 EUR
8.20 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.06 EUR (1.15 USD) in Germany and 1.25 EUR (1.35 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Germany.

1.06 EUR
1.25 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.8 EUR (3.03 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 3.3 EUR (3.57 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Germany.

2.80 EUR
3.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.49 EUR (1.61 USD) in Germany and 1.48 EUR (1.6 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in the Netherlands.

1.49 EUR
1.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 12.85 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 20.48 EUR (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Germany.

12.85 EUR
20.48 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.52 USD) in Germany and 1 EUR (1.08 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the Netherlands.

1.40 EUR
1.00 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.68 EUR (1.82 USD) in Germany and 1.52 EUR (1.64 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in the Netherlands.

1.68 EUR
1.52 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 13.03 EUR (14.1 USD) in Germany and 11.2 EUR (12.12 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 14% lower in the Netherlands.

13.03 EUR
11.20 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 EUR (1.27 USD) in Germany and 1.11 EUR (1.2 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in the Netherlands.

1.17 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.44 EUR (1.56 USD) in Germany and 1.03 EUR (1.11 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in the Netherlands.

1.44 EUR
1.03 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.43 EUR (2.63 USD) in Germany and 1.57 EUR (1.7 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in the Netherlands.

2.43 EUR
1.57 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.82 EUR (1.97 USD) in Germany and 1.41 EUR (1.53 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the Netherlands.

1.82 EUR
1.41 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.37 EUR (2.56 USD) in Germany and 1.83 EUR (1.98 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.37 EUR
1.83 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.95 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 14.64 EUR (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Germany.

13.95 EUR
14.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.05 EUR (3.3 USD) in Germany and 2.58 EUR (2.79 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the Netherlands.

3.05 EUR
2.58 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.73 USD) in Germany and 0.75 EUR (0.81 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Germany.

0.67 EUR
0.75 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.13 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in the Netherlands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.29 EUR (3.56 USD) in Germany and 3.13 EUR (3.39 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in the Netherlands.

3.29 EUR
3.13 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.54 EUR (2.75 USD) in Germany and 2.39 EUR (2.59 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in the Netherlands.

2.54 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4 EUR (4.33 USD) in Germany and 5 EUR (5.41 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.33 USD) in Germany and 4.5 EUR (4.87 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
4.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.21 EUR (9.97 USD) in Germany and 10 EUR (10.82 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Germany.

9.21 EUR
10.00 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 60 EUR (64.93 USD) in Germany and 67.5 EUR (73.05 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Germany.

60.00 EUR
67.50 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 12 EUR (12.99 USD) in Germany and 15 EUR (16.23 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20% lower in Germany.

12.00 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.19 USD) in Germany and 2.17 EUR (2.35 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Germany.

2.02 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.01 times more for fuel in Germany than in the Netherlands.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.6 EUR (1.73 USD) in Germany and 1.63 EUR (1.76 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Germany.

1.60 EUR
1.63 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.69 EUR (1.83 USD) in Germany and 1.9 EUR (2.05 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Germany.

1.69 EUR
1.90 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.06 EUR (1.14 USD) in Germany and 0.77 EUR (0.83 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 27.4% lower in the Netherlands.

1.06 EUR
0.77 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.03 times less for transportation in Germany than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 85 EUR (91.98 USD) in Germany and 87.98 EUR (95.21 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Germany.

85.00 EUR
87.98 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3 EUR (3.25 USD) in Germany and 3.2 EUR (3.46 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.3% lower in Germany.

3.00 EUR
3.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33 EUR (35.71 USD) in Germany and 33.75 EUR (36.52 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Germany.

33.00 EUR
33.75 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.1 EUR (2.27 USD) in Germany and 2.4 EUR (2.6 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in Germany.

2.10 EUR
2.40 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.3 EUR (4.65 USD) in Germany and 4.5 EUR (4.87 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Germany.

4.30 EUR
4.50 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12 EUR (12.99 USD) in Germany and 12 EUR (12.99 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0% lower in the Netherlands.

12.00 EUR
12.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.58 EUR (41.75 USD) in Germany and 35.81 EUR (38.75 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the Netherlands.

38.58 EUR
35.81 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 19.6 EUR (21.21 USD) in Germany and 16.52 EUR (17.88 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in the Netherlands.

19.60 EUR
16.52 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.25 times less for renting an apartment in Germany than in the Netherlands.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1280 EUR (1385.57 USD) in Germany and 1594 EUR (1725.46 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Germany.

1 280 EUR
1 594 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 908.82 EUR (983.48 USD) in Germany and 1406 EUR (1521.14 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Germany.

908.82 EUR
1 406 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2300 EUR (2488.95 USD) in Germany and 2634 EUR (2850.21 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Germany.

2 300 EUR
2 634 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1601 EUR (1731.98 USD) in Germany and 1983 EUR (2145.85 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Germany.

1 601 EUR
1 983 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.03 times more for buying an apartment in Germany than in the Netherlands.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8113 EUR (8779.75 USD) in Germany and 7975 EUR (8630.17 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the Netherlands.

8 113 EUR
7 975 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5532 EUR (5986.72 USD) in Germany and 5263 EUR (5695.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in the Netherlands.

5 532 EUR
5 263 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.16 times lower than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3001 EUR (3247.67 USD) in Germany and 3477 EUR (3762.1 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 13.7% lower in Germany.

3 001 EUR
3 477 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

91.1 EUR
152 EUR

Two stars

89.6 EUR
136 EUR

Three stars

104 EUR
118 EUR

Four stars

122 EUR
135 EUR

Five stars

398 EUR
250 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 588 hotels • Netherlands: 20 cities, 540 hotels

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