Cost of living comparison
compared to
Netherlands vs. 's-Hertogenbosch Cost of Living Summary
Netherlands is 6.2% more expensive than 's-Hertogenbosch.
- Restaurants
-
pay 1.2% more in Netherlands
- Groceries
-
pay 5.1% less in Netherlands
- Transportation
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pay 20.9% more in Netherlands
- Housing
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pay 11.3% more in Netherlands
- Childcare
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pay 17.4% more in Netherlands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 7.3% more in Netherlands
- Clothing
-
pay 9.5% less in Netherlands
The cost of transportation, childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Netherlands are more expensive than in 's-Hertogenbosch. Expenses including clothing and groceries are lower in Netherlands.
Netherlands vs. 's-Hertogenbosch Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Netherlands instead of 's-Hertogenbosch, you would:
pay 1.2% more for restaurants
|
's-Hertogenbosch
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.70
€22.16
|
$21.66
€18.68
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.68
€10.07
|
$13.94
€12.02
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.40
€2.93
|
$3.53
€3.05
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
€2.55
|
$2.87
€2.48
|
|
's-Hertogenbosch vs. Netherlands - Cost of restaurants
pay 5.1% less for groceries
|
's-Hertogenbosch
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.17
€1.87
|
$2.15
€1.86
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.85
€5.91
|
$6.70
€5.78
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.56
€3.93
|
$4.86
€4.19
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.85
€4.18
|
$4.76
€4.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.94
€6.85
|
$7.31
€6.30
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.20
€1.03
|
$1.05
€0.91
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.17
€1.01
|
$1.13
€0.98
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.02
€0.88
|
$0.90
€0.77
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.06
€1.78
|
$1.84
€1.59
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.96
€0.83
|
$0.95
€0.82
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.02
€0.88
|
$0.92
€0.80
|
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's-Hertogenbosch vs. Netherlands - Cost of groceries
pay 20.9% more for transportation
|
's-Hertogenbosch
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.50
€7.33
|
$8.56
€7.38
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$67.16
€57.91
|
$101.86
€87.83
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,369.46
€28,775.39
|
$36,970.03
€31,880.25
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.78
€19.64
|
$27.44
€23.66
|
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's-Hertogenbosch vs. Netherlands - Cost of transportation
pay 11.3% more for housing
|
's-Hertogenbosch
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$42.05
€36.26
|
$49.26
€42.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.39
€1,435.24
|
$1,462.13
€1,260.83
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,226.39
€1,057.55
|
$1,216.44
€1,048.97
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$141.62
€122.12
|
$199.59
€172.11
|
|
's-Hertogenbosch vs. Netherlands - Cost of housing
pay 17.4% more for childcare
|
's-Hertogenbosch
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,452.78
€2,115.10
|
$1,911.60
€1,648.43
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,745.14
€5,816.52
|
$10,591.36
€9,133.21
|
|
's-Hertogenbosch vs. Netherlands - Cost of childcare
pay 7.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
's-Hertogenbosch
|
Netherlands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
€5.04
|
$6.49
€5.60
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.97
€3.42
|
$4.17
€3.60
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.97
€10.32
|
$13.74
€11.84
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.75
€39.45
|
$43.55
€37.55
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.60
€12.59
|
$16.09
€13.87
|
|
's-Hertogenbosch vs. Netherlands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 9.5% less for clothing
|
's-Hertogenbosch
|
Netherlands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$76.89
€66.31
|
$94.61
€81.59
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$58.40
€50.36
|
$45.24
€39.01
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$116.80
€100.72
|
$104.29
€89.93
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$187.27
€161.49
|
$135.17
€116.56
|
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's-Hertogenbosch vs. Netherlands - Cost of clothing
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