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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.4 USD in Germany and 2.93 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the Netherlands.

3.40 USD
2.93 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.09 USD in Germany and 2.56 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Germany.

2.09 USD
2.56 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.19 USD in Germany and 16.57 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in the Netherlands.

19.19 USD
16.57 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.01 USD in Germany and 7.35 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.6% lower in Germany.

7.01 USD
7.35 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 11.87 USD in Germany and 14.75 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Germany.

11.87 USD
14.75 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 10.16 USD in Germany and 14.6 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.4% lower in Germany.

10.16 USD
14.60 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.17 USD in Germany and 1.72 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 32% lower in Germany.

1.17 USD
1.72 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.04 USD for 12 eggs in Germany and 5.06 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Germany.

4.04 USD
5.06 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.86 USD in Germany and 3.08 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39.6% lower in Germany.

1.86 USD
3.08 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

13.91 USD
22.16 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.64 USD in Germany and 1.33 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in the Netherlands.

1.64 USD
1.33 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.08 USD in Germany and 2.39 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13% lower in Germany.

2.08 USD
2.39 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.77 USD in Germany and 14.83 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0.4% lower in Germany.

14.77 USD
14.83 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.34 USD
1.55 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.72 USD in Germany and 2.1 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.1% lower in Germany.

1.72 USD
2.10 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.64 USD in Germany and 2.2 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in the Netherlands.

2.64 USD
2.20 USD

Potato (1kg)

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

2.03 USD
2.03 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.25 USD in Germany and 2.6 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20% lower in the Netherlands.

3.25 USD
2.60 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

15.10 USD
15.84 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.88 USD in Germany and 4.63 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Germany.

3.88 USD
4.63 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.09 USD in Germany and 1.23 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in Germany.

1.09 USD
1.23 USD

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 4.51 USD in Germany and 4.95 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Germany.

4.51 USD
4.95 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.53 USD in Germany and 3.57 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Germany.

3.53 USD
3.57 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.26 USD in Germany and 7.01 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25% lower in Germany.

5.26 USD
7.01 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.67 USD in Germany and 6.56 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Germany.

4.67 USD
6.56 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 14 USD in Germany and 15.18 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Germany.

14.00 USD
15.18 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 81.76 USD in Germany and 105.12 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.2% lower in Germany.

81.76 USD
105.12 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 17.52 USD in Germany and 23.36 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25% lower in Germany.

17.52 USD
23.36 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.03 USD in Germany and 3.24 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.5% lower in Germany.

3.03 USD
3.24 USD

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 1.89 USD in Germany and 2.02 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Germany.

1.89 USD
2.02 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

1.98 USD
2.27 USD

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.23 USD in Germany and 0.93 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in the Netherlands.

1.23 USD
0.93 USD

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 68.91 USD in Germany and 110.96 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Germany.

68.91 USD
110.96 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 4.09 USD in Germany and 3.97 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in the Netherlands.

4.09 USD
3.97 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42.92 USD in Germany and 64.65 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Germany.

42.92 USD
64.65 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.69 USD in Germany and 3.46 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Germany.

2.69 USD
3.46 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.84 USD in Germany and 4.7 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in the Netherlands.

5.84 USD
4.70 USD

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 14.89 USD in Germany and 17.52 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15% lower in Germany.

14.89 USD
17.52 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.7 USD in Germany and 55.95 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in Germany.

38.70 USD
55.95 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 28.52 USD in Germany and 37.87 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Germany.

28.52 USD
37.87 USD

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 1467 USD in Germany and 2404 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39% lower in Germany.

1 467 USD
2 404 USD

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 1096 USD in Germany and 2001 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in Germany.

1 096 USD
2 001 USD

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 2760 USD in Germany and 4268 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Germany.

2 760 USD
4 268 USD

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 1972 USD in Germany and 3233 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39% lower in Germany.

1 972 USD
3 233 USD

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 8602 USD in Germany and 10688 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.5% lower in Germany.

8 602 USD
10 688 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6175 USD in Germany and 7958 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Germany.

6 175 USD
7 958 USD

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 3529 USD in Germany and 4519 USD in the Netherlands. The average salary is 21.9% lower in Germany.

3 529 USD
4 519 USD

Hotels

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

One star

98.6 USD
164 USD

Two stars

96.9 USD
148 USD

Three stars

112 USD
127 USD

Four stars

132 USD
146 USD

Five stars

430 USD
270 USD

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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