Cost of living in United States compared to Netherlands
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 27% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (€17) | €15 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.12 (€4.91) | €4.24 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (€0.96) | €1.09 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.39 (€3.25) | €3.87 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (€4.33) | €2.47 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €5.59 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (€3.83) | €2.80 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.01 (€1.93) | €1.55 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (€3.24) | €1.30 | + 149% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €7 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.28 (€2.19) | €3.16 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.54 (€2.44) | €1.41 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in United States is 19% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,546 (€2,441) | €2,058 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,960 (€1,879) | €1,674 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $201 (€193) | €214 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,780 (€1,707) | €1,392 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,339 (€1,284) | €1,102 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (€127) | €128 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (€54) | €41 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $292 (€280) | €369 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (€125) | €121 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€12) | €14 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (€26) | €16 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 16% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€50) | €91 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€44) | €43 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (€90) | €98 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (€115) | €144 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 10% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,313 (€24,272) | €29,097 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (€1.09) | €2.13 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (€77) | €76 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 60% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €3.40 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€18) | €14 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (€124) | €56 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €5.40 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.29 (€4.12) | €3.38 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.60 (€5.37) | €4.14 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.29 (€4.11) | €1.71 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.11 (€2.03) | €2.02 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (€24) | €24 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (€48) | €58 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (€26) | €24 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (€182) | €248 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (€82) | €75 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€13) | €12 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (€5.00) | €3.23 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.97) | €4.99 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $515 (€494) | €549 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (€0.17) | €0.13 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (€49) | €42 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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Cost of living in United States is 11% more expensive than in Netherlands
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