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Cost of living in Dallas, Texas, United States compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (€8) | €15 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.86) | €7 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (€3.72) | €3.83 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (€0.60) | €1.22 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.56 (€2.09) | €1.95 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.33 (€1.90) | €2.09 | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.61 (€2.95) | €4.33 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (€2.69) | €2.29 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.86 (€3.97) | €1.75 | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (€2.76) | €0.70 | + 295% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €4.50 | + 118% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.73 (€1.42) | €2.50 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.61 (€2.13) | €0.87 | + 146% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,190 (€1,790) | €1,291 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,113 (€909) | €1,113 | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (€132) | €225 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,051 (€858) | €1,700 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $761 (€622) | €1,070 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (€66) | €70 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (€43) | €31 | + 39% | |
40” flat screen TV | $326 (€267) | €450 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $109 (€89) | €85 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€9) | €10 | - 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (€15) | €15 | + 2% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (€33) | €85 | - 62% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (€31) | €37 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (€70) | €119 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (€86) | €104 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 50% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (€20,430) | €24,992 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (€0.60) | €1.68 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (€65) | €151 | - 57% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (€19) | €23 | - 15% | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.21) | €5.00 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $36 (€29) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (€88) | €24 | + 265% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.87 (€4.79) | €3.23 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.06 (€2.50) | €2.23 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.31 (€3.52) | €1.90 | + 85% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (€2.33) | €0.90 | + 159% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.48 (€1.21) | €1.75 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (€16) | €25 | - 34% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (€34) | €41 | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €21 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (€137) | €49 | + 180% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (€37) | €90 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €8 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.97 (€3.24) | €3.00 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (€3.68) | €3.71 | - 1% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $440 (€360) | €579 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.15) | €0.30 | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (€32) | €20 | + 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.83) | €7 | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€4,200
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €3,232
($3,954)
in Dallas, Texas.
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