Cost of living in United States compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 18% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€17) | €17 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€9) | €11 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.84 (€5.39) | €4.91 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (€1.00) | €1.17 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.57 (€4.22) | €4.39 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.59 (€4.24) | €2.82 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.22 (€3.90) | €2.27 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (€2.02) | €1.52 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.28 (€3.03) | €1.42 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €6 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.54 (€2.35) | €2.83 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.85 (€2.63) | €1.45 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in United States is 9% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,840 (€2,623) | €2,279 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,105 (€1,945) | €1,869 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $215 (€198) | €308 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,989 (€1,837) | €1,548 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,461 (€1,350) | €1,319 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (€137) | €217 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $59 (€55) | €41 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (€268) | €324 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (€114) | €207 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €11 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (€29) | €22 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (€49) | €77 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (€44) | €34 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€87) | €89 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (€112) | €118 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 18% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,034 (€24,967) | €28,592 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (€1.05) | €2.10 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (€72) | €84 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 57% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €3.57 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (€21) | €12 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $136 (€126) | €47 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€8) | €5.03 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.61 (€4.26) | €5.40 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (€5.28) | €3.01 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.66 (€4.30) | €2.16 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (€1.98) | €3.25 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€25) | €23 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 12% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (€49) | €53 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€26) | €24 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (€180) | €255 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $92 (€85) | €69 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€12) | €12 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.54 (€5.12) | €3.29 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€6) | €5.12 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $524 (€484) | €633 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.18) | €0.08 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (€53) | €38 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 6% more expensive than in Netherlands
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