Cost of living in Netherlands compared to United States
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 ($19) | $15 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 ($10) | $8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.45 ($5.37) | $4.21 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 ($1.38) | $0.88 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 ($4.04) | $2.93 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 ($2.87) | $4.11 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.94 ($7) | $6 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 ($2.96) | $3.27 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 ($1.97) | $1.67 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.48 ($1.79) | $3.17 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 ($10) | $14 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.53 ($3.05) | $1.97 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.18 ($1.43) | $2.00 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,827 ($2,207) | $2,192 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,423 ($1,718) | $1,539 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 ($201) | $177 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,232 ($1,487) | $1,526 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €878 ($1,061) | $1,112 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €115 ($139) | $108 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 ($41) | $49 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €428 ($517) | $270 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €172 ($208) | $127 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 ($9) | $11 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 ($18) | $21 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 43% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 ($99) | $47 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 ($51) | $43 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €105 ($127) | $87 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 ($166) | $108 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 64% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,958 ($33,759) | $23,490 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 ($1.93) | $0.64 | + 200% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €100 ($121) | $75 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.46 ($4.17) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 ($17) | $16 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €34 ($41) | $111 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 ($3.45) | $7 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.14 ($4.99) | $3.36 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 ($5.12) | $4.85 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.68 ($2.03) | $3.62 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.04 ($2.46) | $1.81 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 ($30) | $21 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 ($50) | $45 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 ($26) | $25 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 ($91) | $211 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 ($81) | $78 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($14) | $12 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.49 ($4.21) | $4.96 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.86 ($5.87) | $5.73 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €464 ($561) | $412 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.15) | $0.45 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 ($54) | $49 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 13% more expensive than in United States
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