Netherlands, paid in JPY.
A small, flat, superbly run country with the most expensive beds in mainland Europe.
Flat. Exchange rate alone: +0.9%. Local prices: +2.9%.
- Lean
- ¥13,000
- Comfort
- ¥60,300
The short answerIn JPY, as of November 12, 2026
Netherlands: as of November 12, 2026, costs for travelers paid in JPY (Japanese yen) are about the same as a year ago in real terms (+0.1%). The exchange rate on its own moved +0.9%, and prices in the country rose +2.9%. A mid-range day costs about ¥27,700 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 JPY 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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