Australia vs Netherlands
Australia is about 13% pricier than Netherlands overall, with a price level of 90.9 versus 79.5 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. Quality of life is similar, around 96 of 100 for both.
Metric Australia Netherlands
Price level (US=100) 90.9 79.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $72,111 $86,174
GNI / capita (PPP) $69,600 $84,970
Inflation (YoY) 3.2% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Australia Netherlands
Housing & utilities 257 195
Food 148 115
Transport 136 165
Restaurants & hotels 187 162
Health 194 151
Communication 115 154
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Australia Netherlands
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 96% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Australia more expensive than Netherlands?
Australia is more expensive: about 13% pricier than Netherlands overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Netherlands?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Australia would cost roughly $87,500 in Netherlands, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Australia or Netherlands?
They score similarly, 96 and 97 out of 100 on our index.
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