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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 1.14 times less for grocery shopping in Germany than in the Netherlands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.91 EUR (3.39 USD) in Germany and 2.51 EUR (2.92 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the Netherlands.

2.91 EUR
2.51 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.79 EUR (2.08 USD) in Germany and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Germany.

1.79 EUR
2.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.43 EUR (19.13 USD) in Germany and 14.19 EUR (16.52 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the Netherlands.

16.43 EUR
14.19 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6 EUR (6.98 USD) in Germany and 6.29 EUR (7.32 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Germany.

6.00 EUR
6.29 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 10.16 EUR (11.83 USD) in Germany and 12.63 EUR (14.7 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Germany.

10.16 EUR
12.63 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.7 EUR (10.13 USD) in Germany and 12.5 EUR (14.55 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Germany.

8.70 EUR
12.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.16 USD) in Germany and 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 32% lower in Germany.

1.00 EUR
1.47 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.46 EUR (4.03 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 4.33 EUR (5.04 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Germany.

3.46 EUR
4.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Germany and 2.64 EUR (3.07 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Germany.

1.59 EUR
2.64 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 11.95 EUR (13.91 USD) in Germany and 19.04 EUR (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Germany.

11.95 EUR
19.04 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.4 EUR (1.63 USD) in Germany and 1.14 EUR (1.33 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the Netherlands.

1.40 EUR
1.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.78 EUR (2.07 USD) in Germany and 2.05 EUR (2.39 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Germany.

1.78 EUR
2.05 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.65 EUR (14.73 USD) in Germany and 12.7 EUR (14.78 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Germany.

12.65 EUR
12.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Germany and 1.33 EUR (1.55 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in Germany.

1.15 EUR
1.33 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.47 EUR (1.71 USD) in Germany and 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Germany.

1.47 EUR
1.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.26 EUR (2.63 USD) in Germany and 1.88 EUR (2.19 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.26 EUR
1.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in Germany and 1.74 EUR (2.03 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0% lower in the Netherlands.

1.74 EUR
1.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.78 EUR (3.24 USD) in Germany and 2.23 EUR (2.6 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.78 EUR
2.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.97 EUR (15.1 USD) in Germany and 13.61 EUR (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Germany.

12.97 EUR
13.61 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.32 EUR (3.86 USD) in Germany and 3.96 EUR (4.61 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Germany.

3.32 EUR
3.96 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.93 EUR (1.08 USD) in Germany and 1.05 EUR (1.22 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Germany.

0.93 EUR
1.05 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.26 times less for meals in restaurants in Germany than in the Netherlands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.86 EUR (4.49 USD) in Germany and 4.24 EUR (4.94 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 9% lower in Germany.

3.86 EUR
4.24 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.02 EUR (3.52 USD) in Germany and 3.06 EUR (3.56 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Germany.

3.02 EUR
3.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.5 EUR (5.24 USD) in Germany and 6 EUR (6.98 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25% lower in Germany.

4.50 EUR
6.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4 EUR (4.66 USD) in Germany and 5.62 EUR (6.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Germany.

4.00 EUR
5.62 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.99 EUR (13.96 USD) in Germany and 13 EUR (15.13 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Germany.

11.99 EUR
13.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70 EUR (81.49 USD) in Germany and 90 EUR (104.77 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Germany.

70.00 EUR
90.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (17.46 USD) in Germany and 20 EUR (23.28 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25% lower in Germany.

15.00 EUR
20.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.59 EUR (3.02 USD) in Germany and 2.77 EUR (3.22 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Germany.

2.59 EUR
2.77 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.02 times less for fuel in Germany than in the Netherlands.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.62 EUR (1.89 USD) in Germany and 1.73 EUR (2.02 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Germany.

1.62 EUR
1.73 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.7 EUR (1.98 USD) in Germany and 1.95 EUR (2.27 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Germany.

1.70 EUR
1.95 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.06 EUR (1.23 USD) in Germany and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in the Netherlands.

1.06 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.51 times less for transportation in Germany than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 59 EUR (68.68 USD) in Germany and 95 EUR (110.59 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Germany.

59.00 EUR
95.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.5 EUR (4.07 USD) in Germany and 3.4 EUR (3.96 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the Netherlands.

3.50 EUR
3.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.75 EUR (42.78 USD) in Germany and 55.35 EUR (64.44 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Germany.

36.75 EUR
55.35 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.3 EUR (2.68 USD) in Germany and 2.96 EUR (3.45 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Germany.

2.30 EUR
2.96 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5 EUR (5.82 USD) in Germany and 4.02 EUR (4.68 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the Netherlands.

5.00 EUR
4.02 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 12.75 EUR (14.84 USD) in Germany and 15 EUR (17.46 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15% lower in Germany.

12.75 EUR
15.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 33.13 EUR (38.57 USD) in Germany and 47.9 EUR (55.76 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Germany.

33.13 EUR
47.90 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 24.42 EUR (28.43 USD) in Germany and 32.42 EUR (37.74 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Germany.

24.42 EUR
32.42 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.63 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 1256 EUR (1462.31 USD) in Germany and 2058 EUR (2395.91 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39% lower in Germany.

1 256 EUR
2 058 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 938.38 EUR (1092.41 USD) in Germany and 1714 EUR (1994.78 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.3% lower in Germany.

938.38 EUR
1 714 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 2363 EUR (2750.71 USD) in Germany and 3655 EUR (4254.42 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Germany.

2 363 EUR
3 655 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 1689 EUR (1965.95 USD) in Germany and 2768 EUR (3222.73 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39% lower in Germany.

1 689 EUR
2 768 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.26 times less 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 7365 EUR (8573.91 USD) in Germany and 9151 EUR (10652.76 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Germany.

7 365 EUR
9 151 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 5287 EUR (6154.72 USD) in Germany and 6814 EUR (7931.97 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Germany.

5 287 EUR
6 814 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Germany vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in Germany is 1.28 times lower than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3022 EUR (3517.67 USD) in Germany and 3869 EUR (4504.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 21.9% lower in Germany.

3 022 EUR
3 869 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

84.7 EUR
141 EUR

Two stars

83.3 EUR
127 EUR

Three stars

96.6 EUR
109 EUR

Four stars

113 EUR
125 EUR

Five stars

370 EUR
232 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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