Cost of living in United States compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (€12) | €16 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (€3.50) | €4.36 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (€0.73) | €1.14 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (€2.42) | €3.34 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (€3.38) | €2.23 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.25) | €5.79 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (€2.72) | €2.40 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (€1.38) | €1.53 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 (€2.72) | €1.39 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €9 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (€1.63) | €2.49 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.05 (€1.69) | €1.11 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in United States is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,210 (€1,818) | €1,860 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,545 (€1,270) | €1,444 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (€147) | €174 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,525 (€1,254) | €1,268 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,113 (€915) | €868 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (€91) | €111 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (€41) | €34 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (€223) | €428 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (€105) | €178 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €15 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 31% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (€39) | €82 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (€36) | €44 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (€72) | €105 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (€89) | €137 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 40% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,505 (€19,330) | €28,378 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (€0.52) | €1.57 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (€61) | €100 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 27% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.90) | €3.46 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (€14) | €14 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (€92) | €35 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€5.40) | €2.86 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (€2.84) | €4.14 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.93 (€4.06) | €4.24 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (€2.99) | €1.68 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (€1.49) | €2.04 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (€18) | €25 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 15% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (€38) | €41 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€21) | €22 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (€169) | €75 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (€65) | €67 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (€10) | €11 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.03 (€4.14) | €3.61 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.80 (€4.77) | €5.06 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $420 (€345) | €464 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (€0.42) | €0.12 | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (€41) | €47 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in United States is 12% cheaper than in Netherlands
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