Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
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Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€10) | €15 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.47) | €7 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (€2.59) | €3.83 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (€0.68) | €1.22 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.58 (€2.11) | €1.95 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (€2.98) | €2.09 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €4.33 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 (€2.65) | €2.29 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (€1.23) | €1.75 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (€2.02) | €0.70 | + 188% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (€9) | €4.50 | + 103% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.84 (€1.51) | €2.50 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.63 (€1.33) | €0.87 | + 54% | |
Housing | - 20% | |||
Housing in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,293 (€1,058) | €1,291 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $957 (€783) | €1,113 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $200 (€164) | €225 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $977 (€799) | €1,700 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (€531) | €1,070 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (€88) | €70 | + 26% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (€48) | €31 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | $276 (€226) | €450 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $213 (€174) | €85 | + 105% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (€6) | €10 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (€22) | €15 | + 49% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €85 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (€35) | €37 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€77) | €119 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (€79) | €104 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,885 (€20,361) | €24,992 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (€0.49) | €1.68 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (€66) | €151 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.85 (€4.78) | €5.00 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (€23) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $71 (€58) | €24 | + 143% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.67 (€4.64) | €3.23 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (€2.44) | €2.23 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.75 (€3.07) | €1.90 | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (€2.81) | €0.90 | + 212% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.07 (€0.87) | €1.75 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (€13) | €25 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €41 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (€16) | €21 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (€161) | €49 | + 228% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (€55) | €90 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (€3.27) | €3.00 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.97 (€4.06) | €3.71 | + 9% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€351) | €579 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.30 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (€33) | €20 | + 62% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€6) | €7 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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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
€3,600
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,646
($3,234)
in Roanoke, Virginia.
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