Netherlands, paid in HKD.
A small, flat, superbly run country with the most expensive beds in mainland Europe.
Slightly cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +3.5%. Local prices: +2.9%.
- Lean
- HK$639
- Comfort
- HK$2,957
The short answerIn HKD, as of November 12, 2026
Netherlands: as of November 12, 2026, 2.4% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in HKD (Hong Kong dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +3.5%, and prices in the country rose +2.9%. A mid-range day costs about HK$1,359 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 17 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+10.3%) and SEK did worst (−2.8%).
What HKD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$254+10.3%
- Norwegian kronekr 1,658+10.1%
- South African randR 2,881+9.3%
- British pound£131+5.9%
- UAE dirhamAED 636+5.6%
- Singapore dollarS$223+5.1%
- US dollar$173+5.1%
- Mexican pesoMX$3,228+3.6%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$312+3.6%
- Canadian dollarC$247+2.5%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$1,359+2.4%
- Indian rupee₹16,200+0.4%
- Brazilian realR$968+0.1%
- Japanese yen¥27,700+0.1%
- Danish kronekr 1,169−1.2%
- Swiss francCHF 144−1.8%
- Swedish kronakr 1,730−2.8%
Booking a trip: Netherlands
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