Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.64) | €7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (€2.71) | €3.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.81 (€0.68) | €1.22 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (€2.12) | €1.95 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (€3.04) | €2.09 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €4.33 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.11 (€2.59) | €2.29 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.42 (€1.19) | €1.75 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (€2.25) | €0.70 | + 221% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €4.50 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.05 (€1.71) | €2.50 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.54 (€1.29) | €0.87 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,210 (€1,011) | €1,149 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $915 (€764) | €1,167 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (€144) | €225 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $977 (€816) | €2,000 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (€542) | €1,311 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (€90) | €70 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (€50) | €37 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $301 (€251) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $226 (€189) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (€23) | €15 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (€46) | €85 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $74 (€62) | €37 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (€85) | €119 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (€81) | €104 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 49% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,426 (€19,563) | €23,835 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.54 (€0.45) | €1.72 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (€69) | €147 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (€5.18) | €5.00 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (€61) | €24 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.53 (€4.62) | €3.23 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (€2.42) | €2.23 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.76 (€3.14) | €1.90 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (€2.60) | €0.90 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.07 (€0.89) | €1.75 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (€16) | €25 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€35) | €41 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€16) | €21 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $240 (€200) | €49 | + 309% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (€77) | €90 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (€3.82) | €3.00 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (€4.85) | €3.71 | + 31% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $600 (€501) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€42) | €21 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,500
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,549
($3,052)
in Roanoke, Virginia.
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