VanBasket Netherlands

Food Prices in Netherlands — August 2026

Updated: 1 August 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

open data

$1.49

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

open data

$3.40

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

open data

$9.58

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

open data

$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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Halfvolle Melk

Weerribben Zuivel · 1000 ml

De Ekolander, Lelystad 24 Jul

1.49 €
Biologische Spelt Pannenkoekenmix

Zonnespelt · 500 g

De Ekolander, Lelystad 24 Jul

3.15 €
Spicy Ebi Fry

Sushi Gourmet · 145 g

PLUS, Lelystad 23 Jul

9.5 €
Crunch Chicken

PLUS, Sushi Gourmet · 145 g

PLUS, Lelystad 24 Jul

8.5 €
Crunch Zalm

145 g

PLUS, Lelystad 23 Jul

9.5 €
Cashews Natural

Picnic · 200 gram

Picnic, Rotterdam 19 Jul

2.39 €
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 €
Care Ultra normal maandverband met vleugels

Care · 16 stuks

Albert Heijn, Utrecht 19 Apr

0.99 €
Ultimate Night Maandverband

Always · 7 pcs

Albert Heijn, Utrecht 19 Apr

2.89 €
Libresse Ultra Normal Multistyle Maandverband

Libresse · 10 stuks

Albert Heijn, Utrecht 19 Apr

2.89 €
Ultra day long wings maandverband

Always · 11 pcs

Albert Heijn, Utrecht 19 Apr

2.89 €
Goudbruin Knäckebröd

Tastino

Lidl, Oosterhout 2 Mar

1.25 €
Snickers (5 Stück à 50 g)

Mars Incorporated · 250 g

Jumbo Rotterdam Wijnhaven, Rotterdam 4 Feb

3.06 €

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).

↑ Year-over-year change: +0.1% 2026

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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