Cost of living in Netherlands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 ($15) | $14 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.14 ($4.56) | $4.27 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 ($1.20) | $0.87 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.56 ($3.92) | $3.03 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 ($2.53) | $4.01 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.62 ($6) | $6 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 ($2.46) | $3.37 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.85 ($2.04) | $1.70 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 ($1.45) | $3.17 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.39 ($2.63) | $1.91 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 ($1.32) | $2.10 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,767 ($1,945) | $2,198 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,318 ($1,451) | $1,578 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 ($172) | $179 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,039 ($1,144) | $1,577 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €791 ($871) | $1,115 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 ($124) | $118 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 ($33) | $48 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 ($550) | $301 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 ($167) | $119 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 ($10) | $11 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 ($16) | $22 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 ($93) | $48 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($37) | $43 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($98) | $86 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 ($127) | $111 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,095 ($29,831) | $22,777 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 ($1.80) | $0.76 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 ($98) | $80 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.35 ($2.59) | $7 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 ($15) | $19 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €39 ($43) | $110 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.16 ($3.48) | $6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 ($3.27) | $3.46 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.85 ($3.13) | $4.90 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 ($1.71) | $3.46 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 ($2.16) | $1.80 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 ($28) | $21 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 ($46) | $45 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 ($25) | $25 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €82 ($90) | $208 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 ($66) | $75 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 ($10) | $12 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.03 ($3.34) | $4.85 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 ($5.48) | $5.75 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €436 ($480) | $406 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 ($0.13) | $0.18 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 ($37) | $53 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $8 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 4% cheaper than in United States
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