Cost of living in United States compared to Netherlands
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in United States is 10% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (€18) | €15 | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (€10) | €10 | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.71 (€5.24) | €6 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (€0.98) | €1.44 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.55 (€4.18) | €4.26 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (€4.19) | €2.86 | + 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.42 (€4.06) | €2.60 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (€2.04) | €1.94 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (€2.75) | €1.73 | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €7 | + 108% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.94 (€2.70) | €3.19 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.81 (€2.57) | €2.41 | + 7% | |
Housing | + 37% | |||
Housing in United States is 37% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,015 (€2,767) | €1,945 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,323 (€2,131) | €1,646 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (€204) | €242 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (€1,886) | €1,339 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,566 (€1,437) | €1,021 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (€136) | €145 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (€59) | €36 | + 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (€269) | €381 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $147 (€134) | €156 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€13) | €10 | + 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€27) | €16 | + 66% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in United States is 12% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (€53) | €79 | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (€48) | €32 | + 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (€89) | €91 | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (€120) | €98 | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in United States is 22% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,441 (€26,096) | €30,991 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (€0.90) | €1.98 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (€68) | €83 | - 18% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 41% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (€9) | €4.32 | + 103% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (€19) | €12 | + 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (€131) | €62 | + 111% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (€9) | €5.98 | + 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.94 (€4.53) | €5.22 | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €6 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (€4.53) | €2.44 | + 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.35 (€2.15) | €2.72 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (€27) | €25 | + 9% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 30% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (€53) | €57 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€27) | €24 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (€188) | €107 | + 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (€91) | €70 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (€13) | €14 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (€5.11) | €3.26 | + 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $514 (€472) | €684 | - 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (€0.34) | €0.08 | + 323% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $67 (€61) | €35 | + 73% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €9 | + 3% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 13% more expensive than in Netherlands
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