Cost of living in United States compared to Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 18% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€17) | €17 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€9) | €11 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.79 (€5.41) | €5.11 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (€1.01) | €1.30 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.95 (€4.62) | €4.68 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.69 (€4.38) | €2.98 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€6) | €6 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.66 (€4.35) | €2.21 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.49 (€2.33) | €1.54 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.10 (€2.89) | €1.50 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (€15) | €6 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (€2.59) | €3.19 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.98 (€2.79) | €1.50 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in United States is 16% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,826 (€2,639) | €2,185 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,140 (€1,998) | €1,866 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (€207) | €267 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,885 (€1,760) | €1,489 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,443 (€1,348) | €1,248 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $146 (€136) | €197 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (€59) | €42 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $298 (€278) | €317 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $136 (€127) | €187 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€13) | €11 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (€29) | €18 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (€50) | €78 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (€42) | €35 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (€87) | €90 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (€111) | €117 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 18% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,899 (€26,053) | €28,626 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (€0.98) | €2.05 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (€74) | €86 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 49% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€8) | €3.03 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (€19) | €12 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $138 (€129) | €49 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€8) | €4.68 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.80 (€4.49) | €5.07 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (€5.84) | €5.20 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.72 (€4.41) | €2.21 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.25 (€2.10) | €3.24 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€25) | €30 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 12% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| United States | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (€51) | €52 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (€26) | €24 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (€182) | €234 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (€84) | €74 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€13) | €13 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.21 (€4.86) | €3.39 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (€5.85) | €5.28 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $552 (€516) | €653 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (€0.20) | €0.08 | + 148% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (€51) | €42 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in United States is 6% more expensive than in Netherlands
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