Food Prices in Netherlands — September 2026
Updated: 1 September 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 Lopen data$1.49-16% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcsopen data$3.40-1% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kgopen data$9.58+63% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kgopen data$2.65+17% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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Recent real receipts
Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)
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Lays GourmetLay's · 145 gSPAR city, Arnhem 18 Sep3.39 €
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Gwoon Cranberry Mixg'woon · 200gSPAR city, Arnhem 18 Sep3.19 €
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Weiß + CrispRITTER SPORTSPAR city, Arnhem 18 Sep2.75 €
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Spa Reine sportSpa · 0,75 lSPAR city, Arnhem 18 Sep2.4 €
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Penny WafelsJUMBO · 150 gJumbo, Amsterdam 7 Sep0.89 €
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Ah mini appeltaartAlbert Heijn · 2Albert Heijn, Geldermalsen 28 Aug2.7 €
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Protein kwark met yoghurt perzik passieAlbert Heijn · 200 gramAlbert Heijn, Lennisheuvel 27 Aug1.39 €
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AH Fruitreep appelAlbert Heijn · 264 gramAlbert Heijn, Haarlem 24 Aug1.45 €
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Muesli croustillant duo pépitesTerres et Céréales Bio · 100Picnic, Deventer 23 Aug6.55 €
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Runder BraadworstAlbert Heijn · 400 gAlbert Heijn, Lelystad 16 Aug5.25 €
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Granola Peanut CrunchFUEL 10KAlbert Heijn, Haarlem 23 Jul deal1.99 €
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Spicy Ebi FrySushi Gourmet · 145 gPLUS, Lelystad 23 Jul9.5 €
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Crunch ChickenPLUS, Sushi Gourmet · 145 gPLUS, Lelystad 24 Jul8.5 €
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Crunch Zalm145 gPLUS, Lelystad 23 Jul9.5 €
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Vanille Donut GevuldAlbert Heijn · 2 x 68gAlbert Heijn, Leeuwarden 2 Jun1.18 €
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Monster Energy Ultra Strawberry Dreams 500 mlMonster · 500 mlJumbo Rotterdam Wijnhaven, Rotterdam 1 May2.59 €
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Care Ultra normal maandverband met vleugelsCare · 16 stuksAlbert Heijn, Utrecht 19 Apr0.99 €
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Goudbruin KnäckebrödTastinoLidl, Oosterhout 2 Mar1.25 €
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Snickers (5 Stück à 50 g)Mars Incorporated · 250 gJumbo Rotterdam Wijnhaven, Rotterdam 4 Feb3.06 €
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Dark 85% cacaoClaro · 80 gAlbert Heijn, Haarlem 29 Jan deal1.99 €
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).
↑ Year-over-year change: +0.1% 2026
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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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.
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