China vs Netherlands
Netherlands is about 37% pricier than China overall, with a price level of 79.5 versus 49.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in housing & utilities and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Netherlands scores higher (97 vs 91 of 100).
Metric China Netherlands
Price level (US=100) 49.8 79.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $27,105 $86,174
GNI / capita (PPP) $26,920 $84,970
Inflation (YoY) 0.2% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category China Netherlands
Housing & utilities 69 195
Food 130 115
Transport 82 165
Restaurants & hotels 85 162
Health 64 151
Communication 86 154
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric China Netherlands
Quality-of-life score 91/100 97/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.5 0.7
Internet users 92% 97%
Frequently asked
Is China more expensive than Netherlands?
Netherlands is more expensive: about 37% pricier than China overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Netherlands?
Living the way $100,000 buys in China would cost roughly $159,500 in Netherlands, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, China or Netherlands?
Netherlands scores higher, 97 vs 91 out of 100.
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