VanBasket Netherlands

Food Prices in Netherlands — November 2026

Name: Netherlands — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

114

vs World Average

+14%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 4 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$1.49

-16% World (base = 100)
Eggs 12 pcs

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$3.40

-1% World (base = 100)
Chicken 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$9.58

+63% World (base = 100)
Rice 1 kg

1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026

$2.65

+17% World (base = 100)
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

Monthly basket, 1 person

Directional: 4 milk + 2 eggs + 4 chicken + 4 rice

$61.68

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Data: WhereNext (CC BY 4.0, January 2026)

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Spaghetti

K-Classic · 1450g

Warszawa, Eindhoven 23 Oct

26 €
Kokosgurt vanille

Albert Heijn Terra · 500 g

Albert Heijn, Zeist 20 Sep

2.49 €
Lays Gourmet

Lay's · 145 g

SPAR city, Arnhem 18 Sep

3.39 €
Gwoon Cranberry Mix

g'woon · 200g

SPAR city, Arnhem 18 Sep

3.19 €
Weiß + Crisp

Ritter · 100 g

SPAR city, Arnhem 18 Sep

2.75 €
Spa Reine sport

Spa · 0,75 l

SPAR city, Arnhem 18 Sep

2.4 €
Sinihomejuusto

Milbona · 200 g

Lidl, Waalwijk 29 Aug

2.99 €
Wasa Volkoren

wasa · 260 g

Albert Heijn, Delft 24 Aug deal

1.75 €
AH Fruitreep appel

Albert Heijn · 264 gram

Albert Heijn, Haarlem 24 Aug

1.45 €
Muesli croustillant duo pépites

Terres et Céréales Bio · 100

Picnic, Deventer 23 Aug

6.55 €
Granola Peanut Crunch

FUEL 10K

Albert Heijn, Haarlem 23 Jul deal

1.99 €
Spicy Ebi Fry

Sushi Gourmet · 145 g

PLUS, Lelystad 23 Jul

9.5 €
Crunch Chicken

Sushi Gourmet · 145 g

PLUS, Lelystad 24 Jul

8.5 €
Crunch Zalm

145 g

PLUS, Lelystad 23 Jul

9.5 €
Granola Appel Kaneel

Upfront · 350g

Upfront Foodstore, Rotterdam 13 Jul

3.5 €
Jumbo's 100% Biologische Pindakaas Naturel

JUMBO · 350 g

Jumbo, Amsterdam 11 Jun

2.99 €
Ah Ló Bio Fedem Blond

Albert Hein

Albert Heijn, Geldrop 9 Jun

3.29 €
Vanille Donut Gevuld

Albert Heijn · 2 x 68g

Albert Heijn, Leeuwarden 2 Jun

1.18 €
Monster Energy Ultra Strawberry Dreams 500 ml

Monster · 500 ml

Jumbo Rotterdam Wijnhaven, Rotterdam 1 May

2.59 €
Ketel 1 Original Jenever

The Nolet Family · 500ml

Het Span Moorkoppen, Leerdam 23 Apr

10.99 €

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Netherlands is 14% above the world average. Plan a larger grocery budget: the same basket costs around $342 per month (vs $300 world average).

How food prices are changing

Food overall: −1.7% over the year, as of September 2026

Sep 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Sep 2026

Milk −6.9%
Eggs +11.7%
Chicken +1.7%
Rice and cereals −14.4%
Water +2.6%
Cheese −3.7%
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers +6.7%
Beer +1.3%

Official statistics: Eurostat (HICP consumer price index, CC BY 4.0), September 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Netherlands

Netherlands

114

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

Malta 115 +15%

Spain 115.5 +15.5%

Slovenia 112.5 +12.5%

Greece 116 +16%

Croatia 112 +12%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Moldova 72 -28%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Netherlands?

Yes, food in Netherlands is above average. The VanBasket Index is 114 (world average = 100), meaning food costs 14% more than the global average.

How much should I budget for food in Netherlands per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Netherlands you can expect to spend around $342. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 114 (world = 100).

How does Netherlands compare to similar countries?

Netherlands has a VanBasket Index of 114. Similar or nearby countries: Malta, Spain, Slovenia.

How often is the food price data for Netherlands updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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