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Cost of Living & Prices:
United Kingdom 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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United Kingdom vs. Netherlands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.09 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in the Netherlands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.88 EUR (3.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.88 EUR
2.51 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.19 EUR (2.56 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.66 EUR
2.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.98 EUR (14.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 14.19 EUR (16.62 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.98 EUR
14.19 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.82 EUR (11.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6.29 EUR (7.37 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in the Netherlands.

9.82 EUR
6.29 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.39 EUR (8.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.63 EUR (14.79 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

7.39 EUR
12.63 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.63 EUR (22.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.5 EUR (14.64 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 36.3% lower in the Netherlands.

19.63 EUR
12.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.76 EUR (3.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.47 EUR (1.72 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in the Netherlands.

2.76 EUR
1.47 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.2 EUR (4.92 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 4.33 EUR (5.07 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 3% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.20 EUR
4.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.44 EUR (4.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.64 EUR (3.09 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in the Netherlands.

3.44 EUR
2.64 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 25.28 EUR (29.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 18.92 EUR (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the Netherlands.

25.28 EUR
18.92 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.17 EUR (1.37 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.14 EUR (1.34 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in the Netherlands.

1.17 EUR
1.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.89 EUR (2.22 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.05 EUR (2.4 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.89 EUR
2.05 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.19 EUR (10.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.7 EUR (14.87 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 27.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.19 EUR
12.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.33 EUR (1.56 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1.50 EUR
1.33 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.55 EUR (1.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.8 EUR (2.11 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.55 EUR
1.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.66 EUR (3.11 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the Netherlands.

2.66 EUR
1.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.74 EUR (2.04 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.39 EUR
1.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.23 EUR (2.61 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.15 EUR
2.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 16.42 EUR (19.23 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13.52 EUR (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the Netherlands.

16.42 EUR
13.52 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.11 EUR (3.64 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.96 EUR (4.64 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

3.11 EUR
3.96 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 EUR (1.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in the Netherlands.

1.63 EUR
1.05 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.02 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in the Netherlands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.42 EUR (5.18 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.24 EUR (4.97 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in the Netherlands.

4.42 EUR
4.24 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.43 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.06 EUR (3.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.43 EUR
3.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.47 EUR (8.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6 EUR (7.03 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in the Netherlands.

7.47 EUR
6.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.83 EUR (7.99 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.62 EUR (6.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in the Netherlands.

6.83 EUR
5.62 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.24 EUR (10.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 13 EUR (15.23 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.24 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 92.39 EUR (108.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 90 EUR (105.41 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.6% lower in the Netherlands.

92.39 EUR
90.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.1 EUR (27.05 USD) in the United Kingdom and 20 EUR (23.42 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in the Netherlands.

23.10 EUR
20.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.52 EUR (1.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.77 EUR (3.24 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.52 EUR
2.77 EUR

Fuel

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United Kingdom vs. Netherlands - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.03 times less for fuel in the United Kingdom than in the Netherlands.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.65 EUR
1.72 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.56 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.56 EUR
1.94 EUR

LPG 1L

A liter of autogas costs 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the Netherlands.

1.09 EUR
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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United Kingdom vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.62 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 214.9 EUR (251.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 95 EUR (111.27 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in the Netherlands.

214.90 EUR
95.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.46 EUR (4.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.4 EUR (3.98 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in the Netherlands.

3.46 EUR
3.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.65 EUR (40.58 USD) in the United Kingdom and 55.35 EUR (64.83 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

34.65 EUR
55.35 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.89 EUR (3.38 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.96 EUR (3.47 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

2.89 EUR
2.96 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.08 EUR (5.95 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.02 EUR (4.71 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the Netherlands.

5.08 EUR
4.02 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United Kingdom vs. Netherlands - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.32 EUR (20.29 USD) in the United Kingdom and 15 EUR (17.57 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in the Netherlands.

17.32 EUR
15.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.66 EUR (65.19 USD) in the United Kingdom and 47.9 EUR (56.1 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in the Netherlands.

55.66 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 20.73 EUR (24.28 USD) in the United Kingdom and 32.42 EUR (37.97 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

20.73 EUR
32.42 EUR

Flats for rent

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United Kingdom vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.22 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 2561 EUR (3000.06 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2058 EUR (2410.5 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2 561 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 1911 EUR (2238.26 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1714 EUR (2006.93 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 10.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1 911 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 4759 EUR (5573.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3655 EUR (4280.32 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 23.2% lower in the Netherlands.

4 759 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 3177 EUR (3720.66 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2768 EUR (3242.35 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in the Netherlands.

3 177 EUR
2 768 EUR

Flats for sale

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United Kingdom vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.71 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom 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 17521 EUR (20521.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9151 EUR (10717.61 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 47.8% lower in the Netherlands.

17 521 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 9744 EUR (11412.07 USD) in the United Kingdom and 6814 EUR (7980.26 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the Netherlands.

9 744 EUR
6 814 EUR

Salary

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United Kingdom vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 1.13 times lower than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3429 EUR (4016.04 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3869 EUR (4532.01 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 11.4% lower in the United Kingdom.

3 429 EUR
3 869 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

137 EUR
140 EUR

Two stars

104 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

109 EUR
109 EUR

Four stars

141 EUR
124 EUR

Five stars

360 EUR
231 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Netherlands: 20 cities, 540 hotels

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