Japan vs Netherlands
Netherlands is about 20% pricier than Japan overall, with a price level of 79.5 versus 63.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in food and narrowest in restaurants & hotels. Quality of life is similar, around 96 of 100 for both.
Metric Japan Netherlands
Price level (US=100) 63.4 79.5
GDP / capita (PPP) $52,039 $86,174
GNI / capita (PPP) $55,490 $84,970
Inflation (YoY) 2.7% 3.3%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Japan Netherlands
Housing & utilities 177 195
Food 191 115
Transport 150 165
Restaurants & hotels 148 162
Health 97 151
Communication 227 154
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Japan Netherlands
Quality-of-life score 96/100 97/100
Life expectancy 84 yrs 82 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 0.2 0.7
Internet users 86% 97%
Frequently asked
Is Japan more expensive than Netherlands?
Netherlands is more expensive: about 20% pricier than Japan overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in Netherlands?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Japan would cost roughly $125,500 in Netherlands, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Japan or Netherlands?
They score similarly, 96 and 97 out of 100 on our index.
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