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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

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Netherlands vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.59 times less for grocery shopping in the Netherlands than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.28 USD in the Netherlands and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in the Netherlands.

2.28 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.68 USD in the Netherlands and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the Netherlands.

1.68 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.17 USD in the Netherlands and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the Netherlands.

17.17 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.26 USD in the Netherlands and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in the Netherlands.

5.26 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.55 USD in the Netherlands and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in the Netherlands.

9.55 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 8.62 USD in the Netherlands and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in the Netherlands.

8.62 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.31 USD in the Netherlands and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in the Netherlands.

1.31 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.47 USD for 12 eggs in the Netherlands and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in the Netherlands.

3.47 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.56 USD in the Netherlands and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1.56 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

22.16 USD
24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.05 USD in the Netherlands and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in the Netherlands.

1.05 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.6 USD in the Netherlands and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in the Netherlands.

1.60 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 11.77 USD in the Netherlands and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in the Netherlands.

11.77 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.17 USD in the Netherlands and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in the Netherlands.

1.17 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.08 USD in the Netherlands and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1.08 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.65 USD in the Netherlands and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69% lower in the Netherlands.

1.65 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.48 USD in the Netherlands and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1.48 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.92 USD in the Netherlands and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in the Netherlands.

1.92 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

15.84 USD
8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.71 USD in the Netherlands and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2.71 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.79 USD in the Netherlands and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in the Netherlands.

0.79 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Netherlands vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.43 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 3.29 USD in the Netherlands and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in the Netherlands.

3.29 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.51 USD in the Netherlands and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in the Netherlands.

2.51 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 5.26 USD in the Netherlands and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.3% lower in the Netherlands.

5.26 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.73 USD in the Netherlands and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in the Netherlands.

4.73 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.51 USD in the Netherlands and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in the Netherlands.

10.51 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 70.95 USD in the Netherlands and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in the Netherlands.

70.95 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.77 USD in the Netherlands and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in the Netherlands.

15.77 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.28 USD in the Netherlands and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 3.5% lower in the United States.

2.28 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Netherlands vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.04 times more for fuel in the Netherlands than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.76 USD in the Netherlands and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 46% lower in the United States.

1.76 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 2.05 USD in the Netherlands and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in the United States.

2.05 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.83 USD
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Transportation

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Netherlands vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.21 times less for transportation in the Netherlands than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.48 USD in the Netherlands and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in the Netherlands.

92.48 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.36 USD in the Netherlands and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in the United States.

3.36 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.48 USD in the Netherlands and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the United States.

35.48 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.52 USD in the Netherlands and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in the United States.

2.52 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.73 USD in the Netherlands and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in the United States.

4.73 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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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 12.61 USD in the Netherlands and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in the Netherlands.

12.61 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 37.64 USD in the Netherlands and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in the Netherlands.

37.64 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.36 USD in the Netherlands and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the Netherlands.

17.36 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Netherlands vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.17 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 1676 USD in the Netherlands and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in the Netherlands.

1 676 USD
3 800 USD

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 1478 USD in the Netherlands and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in the Netherlands.

1 478 USD
2 380 USD

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 2769 USD in the Netherlands and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 61% lower in the Netherlands.

2 769 USD
7 094 USD

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 2084 USD in the Netherlands and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in the Netherlands.

2 084 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Netherlands vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.69 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 8383 USD in the Netherlands and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in the Netherlands.

8 383 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 5532 USD in the Netherlands and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in the Netherlands.

5 532 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Netherlands vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in the Netherlands is 1.64 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3654 USD in the Netherlands and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 39.1% lower in the Netherlands.

3 654 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

194 USD
99.8 USD

Two stars

142 USD
157 USD

Three stars

154 USD
221 USD

Four stars

168 USD
309 USD

Five stars

267 USD
654 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Nov 2024) • Netherlands: 20 cities, 512 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3602 hotels

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