Cost of living in Enschede, Netherlands vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Enschede (Netherlands) is 6% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 ($15) | $13 | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($9) | $8 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 ($4.85) | $4.42 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 ($1.37) | $0.59 | + 132% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.85 ($3.44) | $2.17 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.16 ($2.61) | $3.69 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.68 ($7) | $5.97 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 ($2.54) | $3.05 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 ($2.32) | $1.38 | + 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 ($1.17) | $3.58 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $15 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.24 ($2.70) | $2.29 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 ($1.15) | $1.98 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 3% | |||
Housing in Enschede (Netherlands) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,099 ($1,326) | $1,637 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €771 ($931) | $1,036 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €137 ($166) | $160 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €693 ($836) | $1,072 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €571 ($690) | $727 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €240 ($290) | $82 | + 254% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 ($32) | $43 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | €465 ($561) | $263 | + 113% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €299 ($361) | $124 | + 190% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($9) | $10 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 ($16) | $19 | - 17% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Enschede (Netherlands) is 37% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 ($99) | $47 | + 110% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 ($49) | $43 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 ($110) | $75 | + 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €126 ($152) | $113 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Enschede (Netherlands) is 53% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,057 ($35,077) | $24,220 | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 ($1.82) | $0.60 | + 205% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €66 ($80) | $59 | + 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 Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.15 ($5.01) | $9 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 ($18) | $22 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 ($42) | $102 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.96 ($3.57) | $7 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 ($3.24) | $3.39 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.95 ($3.56) | $3.89 | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.24 ($2.70) | $3.39 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.97 ($2.38) | $1.59 | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 ($22) | $20 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Enschede (Netherlands) is 5% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 ($46) | $47 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($27) | $25 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 ($97) | $111 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 ($86) | $93 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 ($8) | $9 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.11 ($3.75) | $5.32 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 ($4.89) | $5.32 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €424 ($511) | $429 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 ($0.12) | $0.19 | - 35% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 ($35) | $35 | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 ($8) | $6 | + 25% | |
TOTAL | + 8% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Enschede (Netherlands) is 8% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,533 (€4,583) in Enschede to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,100 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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