Germany vs Netherlands
Netherlands is about 3% pricier than Germany overall, with a price level of 79.5 versus 77.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, Netherlands scores higher (97 vs 95 of 100).
Metric Germany Netherlands
Price level (US=100) 77.4 79.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $73,552 $86,174
GNI / capita (PPP) $76,180 $84,970
Inflation (YoY) 2.3% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Germany Netherlands
Housing & utilities 169 195
Food 122 115
Transport 152 165
Restaurants & hotels 149 162
Health 118 151
Communication 140 154
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Germany Netherlands
Quality-of-life score 95/100 97/100
Life expectancy 81 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.9 0.7
Internet users 93% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Germany more expensive than Netherlands?
Netherlands is more expensive: about 3% pricier than Germany overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Netherlands?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Germany would cost roughly $102,500 in Netherlands, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Germany or Netherlands?
Netherlands scores higher, 97 vs 95 out of 100.
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