France vs Netherlands
Netherlands is about 6% pricier than France overall, with a price level of 79.5 versus 74.8 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. On quality of life, Netherlands scores higher (97 vs 95 of 100).
Metric France Netherlands
Price level (US=100) 74.8 79.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,557 $86,174
GNI / capita (PPP) $63,880 $84,970
Inflation (YoY) 2.0% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category France Netherlands
Housing & utilities 173 195
Food 129 115
Transport 153 165
Restaurants & hotels 158 162
Health 103 151
Communication 122 154
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric France Netherlands
Quality-of-life score 95/100 97/100
Life expectancy 83 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.3 0.7
Internet users 89% 97%
Frequently asked
Is France more expensive than Netherlands?
Netherlands is more expensive: about 6% pricier than France overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Netherlands?
Living the way $100,000 buys in France would cost roughly $106,500 in Netherlands, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, France or Netherlands?
Netherlands scores higher, 97 vs 95 out of 100.
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