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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

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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 11.08 PLN (2.75 USD) in Germany and 9.36 PLN (2.33 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the Netherlands.

11.08 PLN
9.36 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.37 PLN (1.83 USD) in Germany and 6.9 PLN (1.71 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in the Netherlands.

7.37 PLN
6.90 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 61.36 PLN (15.25 USD) in Germany and 70.41 PLN (17.5 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Germany.

61.36 PLN
70.41 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 24.79 PLN (6.16 USD) in Germany and 21.56 PLN (5.36 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13% lower in the Netherlands.

24.79 PLN
21.56 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 42.21 PLN (10.49 USD) in Germany and 39.19 PLN (9.74 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the Netherlands.

42.21 PLN
39.19 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 34.49 PLN (8.57 USD) in Germany and 35.36 PLN (8.79 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Germany.

34.49 PLN
35.36 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.57 PLN (1.14 USD) in Germany and 5.39 PLN (1.34 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Germany.

4.57 PLN
5.39 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 12.07 PLN (3 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 14.23 PLN (3.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in Germany.

12.07 PLN
14.23 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.42 PLN (1.6 USD) in Germany and 6.38 PLN (1.59 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the Netherlands.

6.42 PLN
6.38 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 55.97 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany and 89.17 PLN (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Germany.

55.97 PLN
89.17 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 6.04 PLN (1.5 USD) in Germany and 4.31 PLN (1.07 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the Netherlands.

6.04 PLN
4.31 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.24 PLN (1.8 USD) in Germany and 6.55 PLN (1.63 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in the Netherlands.

7.24 PLN
6.55 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 56.18 PLN (13.96 USD) in Germany and 48.29 PLN (12 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 14% lower in the Netherlands.

56.18 PLN
48.29 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.04 PLN (1.25 USD) in Germany and 4.79 PLN (1.19 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 5% lower in the Netherlands.

5.04 PLN
4.79 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.21 PLN (1.54 USD) in Germany and 4.44 PLN (1.1 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in the Netherlands.

6.21 PLN
4.44 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 10.48 PLN (2.6 USD) in Germany and 6.77 PLN (1.68 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in the Netherlands.

10.48 PLN
6.77 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.85 PLN (1.95 USD) in Germany and 6.08 PLN (1.51 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.5% lower in the Netherlands.

7.85 PLN
6.08 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 10.22 PLN (2.54 USD) in Germany and 7.89 PLN (1.96 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in the Netherlands.

10.22 PLN
7.89 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 60.76 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany and 63.74 PLN (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Germany.

60.76 PLN
63.74 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 13.15 PLN (3.27 USD) in Germany and 11.12 PLN (2.76 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the Netherlands.

13.15 PLN
11.12 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.89 PLN (0.72 USD) in Germany and 3.23 PLN (0.8 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Germany.

2.89 PLN
3.23 PLN

Restaurant

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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 14.19 PLN (3.53 USD) in Germany and 13.5 PLN (3.35 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in the Netherlands.

14.19 PLN
13.50 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.95 PLN (2.72 USD) in Germany and 10.31 PLN (2.56 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in the Netherlands.

10.95 PLN
10.31 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 17.25 PLN (4.29 USD) in Germany and 21.56 PLN (5.36 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20% lower in Germany.

17.25 PLN
21.56 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.25 PLN (4.29 USD) in Germany and 19.4 PLN (4.82 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Germany.

17.25 PLN
19.40 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 39.71 PLN (9.87 USD) in Germany and 43.12 PLN (10.72 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Germany.

39.71 PLN
43.12 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 258.71 PLN (64.29 USD) in Germany and 291.05 PLN (72.33 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.1% lower in Germany.

258.71 PLN
291.05 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 51.74 PLN (12.86 USD) in Germany and 64.68 PLN (16.07 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20% lower in Germany.

51.74 PLN
64.68 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.71 PLN (2.16 USD) in Germany and 9.36 PLN (2.33 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Germany.

8.71 PLN
9.36 PLN

Fuel

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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 7.63 PLN (1.9 USD) in Germany and 7.7 PLN (1.91 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Germany.

7.63 PLN
7.70 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.63 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany and 8.41 PLN (2.09 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 9.3% lower in Germany.

7.63 PLN
8.41 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.53 PLN (1.13 USD) in Germany and 3.52 PLN (0.88 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in the Netherlands.

4.53 PLN
3.52 PLN

Transportation

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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 366.5 PLN (91.08 USD) in Germany and 379.35 PLN (94.27 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in Germany.

366.50 PLN
379.35 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 12.94 PLN (3.21 USD) in Germany and 13.8 PLN (3.43 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Germany.

12.94 PLN
13.80 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 142.29 PLN (35.36 USD) in Germany and 145.52 PLN (36.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Germany.

142.29 PLN
145.52 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 9.05 PLN (2.25 USD) in Germany and 10.35 PLN (2.57 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Germany.

9.05 PLN
10.35 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.54 PLN (4.61 USD) in Germany and 19.4 PLN (4.82 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Germany.

18.54 PLN
19.40 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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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 51.74 PLN (12.86 USD) in Germany and 51.74 PLN (12.86 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0% lower in the Netherlands.

51.74 PLN
51.74 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 166.35 PLN (41.34 USD) in Germany and 154.41 PLN (38.37 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the Netherlands.

166.35 PLN
154.41 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 84.51 PLN (21 USD) in Germany and 71.23 PLN (17.7 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in the Netherlands.

84.51 PLN
71.23 PLN

Flats for rent

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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 5521 PLN (1372 USD) in Germany and 6875 PLN (1708.55 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Germany.

5 521 PLN
6 875 PLN

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 3919 PLN (973.85 USD) in Germany and 6061 PLN (1506.23 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Germany.

3 919 PLN
6 061 PLN

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 9917 PLN (2464.56 USD) in Germany and 11357 PLN (2822.29 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Germany.

9 917 PLN
11 357 PLN

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 6901 PLN (1715.01 USD) in Germany and 8550 PLN (2124.83 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Germany.

6 901 PLN
8 550 PLN

Flats for sale

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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 34983 PLN (8693.74 USD) in Germany and 34387 PLN (8545.63 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the Netherlands.

34 983 PLN
34 387 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 23854 PLN (5928.07 USD) in Germany and 22694 PLN (5639.79 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in the Netherlands.

23 854 PLN
22 694 PLN

Salary

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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 12940 PLN (3215.86 USD) in Germany and 14990 PLN (3725.24 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 13.7% lower in Germany.

12 940 PLN
14 990 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

-
508 PLN

Two stars

467 PLN
727 PLN

Three stars

576 PLN
795 PLN

Four stars

667 PLN
853 PLN

Five stars

1 536 PLN
1 586 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 29 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 13 Jul 2024) • Germany: 20 cities, 746 hotels • Netherlands: 19 cities, 395 hotels

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