Cost of living in Enschede, Netherlands vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Enschede (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $16 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 ($4.78) | $4.29 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 ($1.35) | $0.81 | + 66% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.85 ($3.40) | $2.86 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 ($2.58) | $3.13 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.68 ($7) | $5.90 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 ($2.51) | $3.28 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 ($2.29) | $1.79 | + 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 ($1.15) | $2.30 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 ($2.67) | $1.75 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 ($1.13) | $2.15 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Enschede (Netherlands) is 31% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 ($1,309) | $2,284 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €771 ($919) | $1,640 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 ($164) | $119 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 ($826) | $1,597 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €571 ($681) | $1,097 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €240 ($286) | $86 | + 232% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($31) | $52 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | €465 ($554) | $302 | + 84% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €299 ($356) | $149 | + 140% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($9) | $10 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($15) | $34 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 0% | |||
Clothes in Enschede (Netherlands) is about the same as in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 ($98) | $54 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 ($49) | $59 | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($109) | $92 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 ($150) | $200 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Enschede (Netherlands) is 5% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,057 ($34,624) | $21,600 | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 ($1.80) | $0.64 | + 180% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €66 ($79) | $121 | - 35% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 ($29) | $17 | + 69% | |
Personal Care | - 28% | |||
Personal Care in Enschede (Netherlands) is 28% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.15 ($4.94) | $8 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 ($18) | $16 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 ($42) | $117 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.96 ($3.52) | $7 | - 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 ($3.20) | $2.86 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 ($3.51) | $5.56 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 ($2.67) | $3.20 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 ($2.34) | $1.78 | + 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($21) | $23 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Enschede (Netherlands) is 32% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($45) | $42 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($27) | $24 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 ($95) | $276 | - 65% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 ($85) | $67 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $11 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 ($3.70) | $4.72 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 ($4.83) | $5.18 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 ($505) | $460 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.12) | $0.65 | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 ($35) | $74 | - 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($8) | $7 | + 11% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Enschede (Netherlands) is 19% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,700 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $5,414 (€4,543) in Enschede.
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