Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia, United States compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.93) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.46 (€3.01) | €3.83 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (€0.66) | €1.22 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.13 (€1.85) | €1.95 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.88 (€3.38) | €2.09 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €4.33 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (€2.67) | €2.29 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (€1.37) | €1.75 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.64 (€2.30) | €0.70 | + 229% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €4.50 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.55 (€1.35) | €2.50 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.72 (€1.49) | €0.87 | + 72% | |
| 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 | $1,259 (€1,097) | €1,291 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $971 (€846) | €1,113 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (€169) | €225 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $953 (€831) | €1,700 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $673 (€586) | €1,070 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (€88) | €70 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (€48) | €31 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $307 (€268) | €450 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $196 (€171) | €85 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €10 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€19) | €15 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€42) | €85 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (€42) | €37 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (€80) | €119 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (€83) | €104 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 57% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,571 (€18,794) | €24,992 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (€0.58) | €1.68 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (€55) | €151 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.31 (€4.63) | €5.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (€23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $71 (€62) | €24 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.25 (€4.57) | €3.23 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (€2.90) | €2.23 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.57 (€3.11) | €1.90 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.70 (€3.23) | €0.90 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.31 (€1.14) | €1.75 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (€13) | €25 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (€35) | €41 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (€17) | €21 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (€171) | €49 | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (€46) | €90 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (€3.49) | €3.00 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (€4.37) | €3.71 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (€374) | €579 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (€28) | €20 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (€5.32) | €7 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 311 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Roanoke, Virginia (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,900
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,822
($3,239)
in Roanoke, Virginia.
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