Cost of Living & Prices:
Netherlands vs. 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.

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.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.52 USD in the Netherlands and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the Netherlands.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 15.78 USD in the Netherlands and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 36.9% lower in the Netherlands.

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.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 92.56 USD in the Netherlands and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in the Netherlands.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.51 USD in the Netherlands and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the United States.

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.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 12.63 USD in the Netherlands and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 29.8% lower in the Netherlands.

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.38 USD in the Netherlands and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in the Netherlands.

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 1678 USD in the Netherlands and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in the Netherlands.

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 2771 USD in the Netherlands and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in the Netherlands.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 8391 USD in the Netherlands and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3658 USD in the Netherlands and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 39% lower in the Netherlands.