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Cost of Living & Prices:
Netherlands vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURUSD

Netherlands vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.56 times less for grocery shopping in the Netherlands than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.17 EUR (2.36 USD) in the Netherlands and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2.17 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.6 EUR (1.74 USD) in the Netherlands and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1.60 EUR
2.20 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.33 EUR (17.76 USD) in the Netherlands and 19.3 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the Netherlands.

16.33 EUR
19.30 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5 EUR (5.44 USD) in the Netherlands and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in the Netherlands.

5.00 EUR
16.55 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.09 EUR (9.88 USD) in the Netherlands and 16.02 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the Netherlands.

9.09 EUR
16.02 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.2 EUR (8.92 USD) in the Netherlands and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in the Netherlands.

8.20 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.25 EUR (1.36 USD) in the Netherlands and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.6% lower in the Netherlands.

1.25 EUR
2.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.3 EUR (3.59 USD) for 12 eggs in the Netherlands and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in the Netherlands.

3.30 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.48 EUR (1.61 USD) in the Netherlands and 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in the Netherlands.

1.48 EUR
3.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.38 EUR (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands and 22.98 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the Netherlands.

20.38 EUR
22.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the Netherlands and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in the Netherlands.

1.00 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.52 EUR (1.65 USD) in the Netherlands and 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1.52 EUR
3.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.2 EUR (12.18 USD) in the Netherlands and 15.37 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in the Netherlands.

11.20 EUR
15.37 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.11 EUR (1.21 USD) in the Netherlands and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the Netherlands.

1.11 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.03 EUR (1.12 USD) in the Netherlands and 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1.03 EUR
3.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.57 EUR (1.71 USD) in the Netherlands and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68% lower in the Netherlands.

1.57 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.41 EUR (1.53 USD) in the Netherlands and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in the Netherlands.

1.41 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.83 EUR (1.99 USD) in the Netherlands and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in the Netherlands.

1.83 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.57 EUR (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands and 8.26 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

14.57 EUR
8.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.58 EUR (2.81 USD) in the Netherlands and 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in the Netherlands.

2.58 EUR
5.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.75 EUR (0.82 USD) in the Netherlands and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in the Netherlands.

0.75 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

Netherlands vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.39 times less for meals in restaurants in the Netherlands than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.13 EUR (3.4 USD) in the Netherlands and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in the Netherlands.

3.13 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.39 EUR (2.6 USD) in the Netherlands and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 7% lower in the Netherlands.

2.39 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5 EUR (5.44 USD) in the Netherlands and 7.36 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in the Netherlands.

5.00 EUR
7.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.5 EUR (4.89 USD) in the Netherlands and 9.2 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in the Netherlands.

4.50 EUR
9.20 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10 EUR (10.87 USD) in the Netherlands and 11.04 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in the Netherlands.

10.00 EUR
11.04 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 67.5 EUR (73.4 USD) in the Netherlands and 91.96 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in the Netherlands.

67.50 EUR
91.96 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15 EUR (16.31 USD) in the Netherlands and 22.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.8% lower in the Netherlands.

15.00 EUR
22.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.36 USD) in the Netherlands and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in the United States.

2.17 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

Netherlands vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.99 times more for fuel in the Netherlands than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.76 EUR (1.91 USD) in the Netherlands and 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in the United States.

1.76 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.92 EUR (2.09 USD) in the Netherlands and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in the United States.

1.92 EUR
0.85 EUR

LPG 1L

0.80 EUR
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Transportation

EURUSD

Netherlands vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.17 times less for transportation in the Netherlands than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 87.98 EUR (95.67 USD) in the Netherlands and 118.63 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in the Netherlands.

87.98 EUR
118.63 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.2 EUR (3.48 USD) in the Netherlands and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United States.

3.20 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 33.75 EUR (36.7 USD) in the Netherlands and 27.59 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in the United States.

33.75 EUR
27.59 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.4 EUR (2.61 USD) in the Netherlands and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in the United States.

2.40 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 EUR (4.89 USD) in the Netherlands and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8% lower in the United States.

4.50 EUR
4.14 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

Netherlands vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12 EUR (13.05 USD) in the Netherlands and 16.55 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the Netherlands.

12.00 EUR
16.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 35.81 EUR (38.94 USD) in the Netherlands and 90.36 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.4% lower in the Netherlands.

35.81 EUR
90.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.52 EUR (17.96 USD) in the Netherlands and 34.95 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the Netherlands.

16.52 EUR
34.95 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

Netherlands vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.1 times less for renting an apartment in the Netherlands than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1594 EUR (1733.83 USD) in the Netherlands and 3495 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the Netherlands.

1 594 EUR
3 495 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1406 EUR (1528.51 USD) in the Netherlands and 2189 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in the Netherlands.

1 406 EUR
2 189 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2634 EUR (2864.04 USD) in the Netherlands and 6524 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2 634 EUR
6 524 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1983 EUR (2156.26 USD) in the Netherlands and 3777 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in the Netherlands.

1 983 EUR
3 777 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

Netherlands vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.64 times less for buying an apartment in the Netherlands than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 7975 EUR (8672.03 USD) in the Netherlands and 13130 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.3% lower in the Netherlands.

7 975 EUR
13 130 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5263 EUR (5723.21 USD) in the Netherlands and 8530 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in the Netherlands.

5 263 EUR
8 530 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

Netherlands vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in the Netherlands is 1.59 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3477 EUR (3780.35 USD) in the Netherlands and 5515 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 37% lower in the Netherlands.

3 477 EUR
5 515 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

Netherlands vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

146 EUR
104 EUR

Two stars

123 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

142 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

169 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

322 EUR
507 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Netherlands: 20 cities, 549 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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