Cost of living in Netherlands compared to United States
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Netherlands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 ($19) | $19 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 ($12) | $10 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.91 ($5.31) | $5.81 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 ($1.27) | $1.08 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.39 ($4.76) | $4.57 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 ($3.05) | $4.59 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.27 ($2.46) | $4.22 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.52 ($1.64) | $2.18 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 ($1.54) | $3.28 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $16 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.83 ($3.06) | $2.54 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 ($1.57) | $2.85 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Netherlands | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,279 ($2,468) | $2,838 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,869 ($2,024) | $2,105 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €308 ($334) | $215 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,548 ($1,677) | $2,017 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,319 ($1,428) | $1,461 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €217 ($235) | $148 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €41 ($45) | $59 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €324 ($351) | $290 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 ($225) | $123 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 ($12) | $13 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 ($24) | $32 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Netherlands | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 ($83) | $53 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 ($37) | $48 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 ($96) | $94 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 ($128) | $121 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Netherlands | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,592 ($30,958) | $27,034 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 ($2.27) | $1.14 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 ($91) | $78 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Netherlands | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.57 ($3.86) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 ($13) | $23 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 ($51) | $136 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 ($5.44) | $8 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.40 ($5.85) | $4.61 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 ($3.26) | $5.72 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 ($2.34) | $4.66 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.25 ($3.52) | $2.14 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 ($25) | $27 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Netherlands | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 ($58) | $53 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 ($26) | $28 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €255 ($276) | $195 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 ($75) | $92 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $13 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 ($3.56) | $5.54 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 ($5.55) | $7 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €633 ($685) | $524 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.09) | $0.20 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 ($41) | $57 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 6% cheaper than in United States
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