Cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky, United States vs Emmen, Netherlands
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €23 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.74) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.73 (€3.11) | €2.00 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.70 (€0.58) | €0.82 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.55 (€2.13) | €2.25 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 (€3.55) | €1.20 | + 196% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (€4.53) | €1.20 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.51 (€2.93) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.33) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.98 (€3.32) | €1.00 | + 232% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€12) | €7 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 (€1.54) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (€1.91) | €0.70 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,178 (€983) | €750 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $779 (€651) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (€123) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $985 (€822) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $727 (€607) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $136 (€113) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (€37) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (€268) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (€114) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (€15) | €12 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $44 (€37) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€33) | €28 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€67) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (€102) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 54% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,601 (€17,193) | €31,140 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (€0.55) | €1.53 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (€40) | €96 | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is 39% cheaper than in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.44) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (€14) | €60 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (€90) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.22) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (€2.39) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.79 (€4.00) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (€2.77) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.50 (€1.25) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (€14) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Louisville, Kentucky (United States) is about the same as in Emmen (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (€18) | €20 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $100 (€84) | €50 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (€74) | €60 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (€7) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (€4.42) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.72 (€3.94) | €5.00 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $427 (€356) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (€0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (€27) | €25 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.53) | €8 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 55 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Emmen you would need to make just about €1,831 ($2,194) in Louisville, Kentucky.
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