Italy vs Netherlands
Netherlands is about 17% pricier than Italy overall, with a price level of 79.5 versus 66.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in communication and narrowest in food. Quality of life is similar, around 96 of 100 for both.
Metric Italy Netherlands
Price level (US=100) 66.1 79.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $62,014 $86,174
GNI / capita (PPP) $61,620 $84,970
Inflation (YoY) 1.0% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Italy Netherlands
Housing & utilities 143 195
Food 124 115
Transport 142 165
Restaurants & hotels 146 162
Health 126 151
Communication 107 154
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Italy Netherlands
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.6 0.7
Internet users 89% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Italy more expensive than Netherlands?
Netherlands is more expensive: about 17% pricier than Italy overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Netherlands?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Italy would cost roughly $120,500 in Netherlands, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Italy or Netherlands?
They score similarly, 96 and 97 out of 100 on our index.
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