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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

PLNUSDEUR

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 12.42 PLN (3.37 USD) in Germany and 10.71 PLN (2.91 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the Netherlands.

12.42 PLN
10.71 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 7.64 PLN (2.07 USD) in Germany and 9.35 PLN (2.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Germany.

7.64 PLN
9.35 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 70.14 PLN (19.02 USD) in Germany and 60.57 PLN (16.43 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in the Netherlands.

70.14 PLN
60.57 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 25.61 PLN (6.95 USD) in Germany and 26.85 PLN (7.28 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Germany.

25.61 PLN
26.85 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 43.37 PLN (11.76 USD) in Germany and 53.91 PLN (14.62 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Germany.

43.37 PLN
53.91 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 37.14 PLN (10.07 USD) in Germany and 53.36 PLN (14.47 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Germany.

37.14 PLN
53.36 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.27 PLN (1.16 USD) in Germany and 6.28 PLN (1.7 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 32% lower in Germany.

4.27 PLN
6.28 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 14.77 PLN (4.01 USD) for 12 eggs in Germany and 18.48 PLN (5.01 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in Germany.

14.77 PLN
18.48 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.79 PLN (1.84 USD) in Germany and 11.27 PLN (3.06 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39.8% lower in Germany.

6.79 PLN
11.27 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 51.28 PLN (13.91 USD) in Germany and 81.7 PLN (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Germany.

51.28 PLN
81.70 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.98 PLN (1.62 USD) in Germany and 4.87 PLN (1.32 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in the Netherlands.

5.98 PLN
4.87 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.6 PLN (2.06 USD) in Germany and 8.75 PLN (2.37 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Germany.

7.60 PLN
8.75 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 54 PLN (14.65 USD) in Germany and 54.21 PLN (14.7 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Germany.

54.00 PLN
54.21 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.91 PLN (1.33 USD) in Germany and 5.68 PLN (1.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Germany.

4.91 PLN
5.68 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 6.28 PLN (1.7 USD) in Germany and 7.68 PLN (2.08 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Germany.

6.28 PLN
7.68 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 9.65 PLN (2.62 USD) in Germany and 8.03 PLN (2.18 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the Netherlands.

9.65 PLN
8.03 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 7.43 PLN (2.01 USD) in Germany and 7.43 PLN (2.01 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0% lower in the Netherlands.

7.43 PLN
7.43 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 11.87 PLN (3.22 USD) in Germany and 9.52 PLN (2.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in the Netherlands.

11.87 PLN
9.52 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 55.67 PLN (15.1 USD) in Germany and 58.4 PLN (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Germany.

55.67 PLN
58.40 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 14.17 PLN (3.84 USD) in Germany and 16.9 PLN (4.59 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Germany.

14.17 PLN
16.90 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.97 PLN (1.08 USD) in Germany and 4.48 PLN (1.22 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Germany.

3.97 PLN
4.48 PLN

Restaurant

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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 16.48 PLN (4.47 USD) in Germany and 18.1 PLN (4.91 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 9% lower in Germany.

16.48 PLN
18.10 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.89 PLN (3.5 USD) in Germany and 13.06 PLN (3.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 1.3% lower in Germany.

12.89 PLN
13.06 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 19.21 PLN (5.21 USD) in Germany and 25.61 PLN (6.95 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25% lower in Germany.

19.21 PLN
25.61 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 17.08 PLN (4.63 USD) in Germany and 23.99 PLN (6.51 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Germany.

17.08 PLN
23.99 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 51.18 PLN (13.88 USD) in Germany and 55.49 PLN (15.05 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Germany.

51.18 PLN
55.49 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 298.82 PLN (81.05 USD) in Germany and 384.19 PLN (104.21 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Germany.

298.82 PLN
384.19 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 64.03 PLN (17.37 USD) in Germany and 85.38 PLN (23.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25% lower in Germany.

64.03 PLN
85.38 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 11.06 PLN (3 USD) in Germany and 11.82 PLN (3.21 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Germany.

11.06 PLN
11.82 PLN

Fuel

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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 6.97 PLN (1.89 USD) in Germany and 7.43 PLN (2.02 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Germany.

6.97 PLN
7.43 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 7.29 PLN (1.98 USD) in Germany and 8.36 PLN (2.27 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Germany.

7.29 PLN
8.36 PLN

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 4.55 PLN (1.23 USD) in Germany and 3.41 PLN (0.93 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in the Netherlands.

4.55 PLN
3.41 PLN

Transportation

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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 251.86 PLN (68.31 USD) in Germany and 405.54 PLN (110 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Germany.

251.86 PLN
405.54 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 14.94 PLN (4.05 USD) in Germany and 14.51 PLN (3.94 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the Netherlands.

14.94 PLN
14.51 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 156.88 PLN (42.55 USD) in Germany and 236.28 PLN (64.09 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Germany.

156.88 PLN
236.28 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 9.82 PLN (2.66 USD) in Germany and 12.64 PLN (3.43 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Germany.

9.82 PLN
12.64 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 21.34 PLN (5.79 USD) in Germany and 17.16 PLN (4.65 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the Netherlands.

21.34 PLN
17.16 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 54.43 PLN (14.76 USD) in Germany and 64.03 PLN (17.37 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15% lower in Germany.

54.43 PLN
64.03 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 141.43 PLN (38.36 USD) in Germany and 204.48 PLN (55.46 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Germany.

141.43 PLN
204.48 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 104.24 PLN (28.27 USD) in Germany and 138.39 PLN (37.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Germany.

104.24 PLN
138.39 PLN

Flats for rent

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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 5362 PLN (1454.4 USD) in Germany and 8786 PLN (2382.95 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39% lower in Germany.

5 362 PLN
8 786 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 4006 PLN (1086.5 USD) in Germany and 7315 PLN (1983.99 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Germany.

4 006 PLN
7 315 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 10087 PLN (2735.82 USD) in Germany and 15601 PLN (4231.4 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Germany.

10 087 PLN
15 601 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 7209 PLN (1955.31 USD) in Germany and 11817 PLN (3205.3 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39% lower in Germany.

7 209 PLN
11 817 PLN

Flats for sale

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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 31440 PLN (8527.52 USD) in Germany and 39063 PLN (10595.12 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Germany.

31 440 PLN
39 063 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 22569 PLN (6121.42 USD) in Germany and 29086 PLN (7889.05 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Germany.

22 569 PLN
29 086 PLN

Salary

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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 12899 PLN (3498.63 USD) in Germany and 16518 PLN (4480.21 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 21.9% lower in Germany.

12 899 PLN
16 518 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

363 PLN
606 PLN

Two stars

357 PLN
544 PLN

Three stars

414 PLN
469 PLN

Four stars

486 PLN
537 PLN

Five stars

1 586 PLN
997 PLN

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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