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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Netherlands

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

United States vs. Netherlands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.35 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.45 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.51 EUR (2.88 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in the Netherlands.

6.45 EUR
2.51 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.19 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 2.19 EUR (2.52 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0% lower in the Netherlands.

2.19 EUR
2.19 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.36 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 14.19 EUR (16.3 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in the Netherlands.

17.36 EUR
14.19 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.67 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.29 EUR (7.23 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in the Netherlands.

15.67 EUR
6.29 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 12.63 EUR (14.51 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 9.8% lower in the Netherlands.

14.00 EUR
12.63 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.54 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 12.5 EUR (14.36 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in the Netherlands.

16.54 EUR
12.50 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.91 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.47 EUR (1.69 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in the Netherlands.

2.91 EUR
1.47 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.26 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 4.33 EUR (4.97 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in the Netherlands.

6.26 EUR
4.33 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.32 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.64 EUR (3.03 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the Netherlands.

3.32 EUR
2.64 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.76 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 19.29 EUR (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.4% lower in the Netherlands.

21.76 EUR
19.29 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.56 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.14 EUR (1.31 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in the Netherlands.

2.56 EUR
1.14 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.36 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.05 EUR (2.35 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 53% lower in the Netherlands.

4.36 EUR
2.05 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.94 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 12.7 EUR (14.59 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15% lower in the Netherlands.

14.94 EUR
12.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.38 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.53 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in the Netherlands.

1.38 EUR
1.33 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.49 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.07 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in the Netherlands.

3.49 EUR
1.80 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.98 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.88 EUR (2.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in the Netherlands.

4.98 EUR
1.88 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.26 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.74 EUR (2 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 46.6% lower in the Netherlands.

3.26 EUR
1.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.2 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.23 EUR (2.56 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 69% lower in the Netherlands.

7.20 EUR
2.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.82 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 13.79 EUR (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

7.82 EUR
13.79 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.55 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 3.96 EUR (4.55 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in the Netherlands.

5.55 EUR
3.96 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.17 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.21 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2.17 EUR
1.05 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.26 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.1 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.24 EUR (4.87 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in the Netherlands.

5.10 EUR
4.24 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.87 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 3.06 EUR (3.51 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in the United States.

2.87 EUR
3.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.96 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 6 EUR (6.89 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the Netherlands.

6.96 EUR
6.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.45 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.62 EUR (6.46 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in the Netherlands.

10.45 EUR
5.62 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.45 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 13 EUR (14.93 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United States.

10.45 EUR
13.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 121.88 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 90 EUR (103.38 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in the Netherlands.

121.88 EUR
90.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.64 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 20 EUR (22.97 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.7% lower in the Netherlands.

22.64 EUR
20.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.22 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 2.77 EUR (3.18 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in the United States.

2.22 EUR
2.77 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.23 times less for fuel in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.76 EUR (2.02 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.76 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.27 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.97 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.81 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1 times less for transportation in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.92 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 95 EUR (109.12 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 17.3% lower in the Netherlands.

114.92 EUR
95.00 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.52 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 3.4 EUR (3.91 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in the United States.

2.52 EUR
3.40 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.56 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 55.35 EUR (63.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in the United States.

36.56 EUR
55.35 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.89 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.96 EUR (3.4 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in the United States.

1.89 EUR
2.96 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.34 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.02 EUR (4.62 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.4% lower in the Netherlands.

4.34 EUR
4.02 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.41 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (17.23 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the Netherlands.

17.41 EUR
15.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 137.35 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 47.9 EUR (55.02 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in the Netherlands.

137.35 EUR
47.90 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.59 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 32.42 EUR (37.24 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in the Netherlands.

56.59 EUR
32.42 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.71 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than 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 3533 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 2058 EUR (2364.03 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in the Netherlands.

3 533 EUR
2 058 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 2214 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1714 EUR (1968.24 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2 214 EUR
1 714 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 7157 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 3655 EUR (4197.8 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in the Netherlands.

7 157 EUR
3 655 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 4550 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 2768 EUR (3179.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in the Netherlands.

4 550 EUR
2 768 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.61 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than 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 15109 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 9151 EUR (10510.99 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in the Netherlands.

15 109 EUR
9 151 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 10600 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 6814 EUR (7826.41 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in the Netherlands.

10 600 EUR
6 814 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.16 times higher than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4479 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 3869 EUR (4444.63 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 13.6% lower in the Netherlands.

4 479 EUR
3 869 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

90.3 EUR
143 EUR

Two stars

127 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

170 EUR
111 EUR

Four stars

220 EUR
127 EUR

Five stars

523 EUR
235 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Netherlands: 20 cities, 540 hotels

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