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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

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United States vs. Netherlands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.33 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 7.41 USD in the United States and 2.94 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in the Netherlands.

7.41 USD
2.94 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 USD in the United States and 2.56 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in the United States.

2.52 USD
2.56 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.94 USD in the United States and 16.6 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in the Netherlands.

19.94 USD
16.60 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 7.36 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in the Netherlands.

18.00 USD
7.36 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.08 USD in the United States and 14.78 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in the Netherlands.

16.08 USD
14.78 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19 USD in the United States and 14.62 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in the Netherlands.

19.00 USD
14.62 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.34 USD in the United States and 1.72 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 48.5% lower in the Netherlands.

3.34 USD
1.72 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.19 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.07 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in the Netherlands.

7.19 USD
5.07 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.81 USD in the United States and 3.09 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in the Netherlands.

3.81 USD
3.09 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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

24.99 USD
22.16 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.94 USD in the United States and 1.33 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.94 USD
1.33 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.01 USD in the United States and 2.4 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in the Netherlands.

5.01 USD
2.40 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.16 USD in the United States and 14.86 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in the Netherlands.

17.16 USD
14.86 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.59 USD in the United States and 1.56 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 1.9% lower in the Netherlands.

1.59 USD
1.56 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.01 USD in the United States and 2.11 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 47.4% lower in the Netherlands.

4.01 USD
2.11 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.72 USD in the United States and 2.2 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in the Netherlands.

5.72 USD
2.20 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 USD in the United States and 2.04 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in the Netherlands.

3.74 USD
2.04 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.27 USD in the United States and 2.61 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in the Netherlands.

8.27 USD
2.61 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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

8.98 USD
15.84 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.37 USD in the United States and 4.63 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in the Netherlands.

6.37 USD
4.63 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.49 USD in the United States and 1.23 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2.49 USD
1.23 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.24 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 5.86 USD in the United States and 4.96 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in the Netherlands.

5.86 USD
4.96 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.3 USD in the United States and 3.58 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United States.

3.30 USD
3.58 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 7.02 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the Netherlands.

8.00 USD
7.02 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 12 USD in the United States and 6.58 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.2% lower in the Netherlands.

12.00 USD
6.58 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 15.21 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in the United States.

12.00 USD
15.21 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 140 USD in the United States and 105.3 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 24.8% lower in the Netherlands.

140.00 USD
105.30 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26 USD in the United States and 23.4 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 10% lower in the Netherlands.

26.00 USD
23.40 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.55 USD in the United States and 3.24 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in the United States.

2.55 USD
3.24 USD

Fuel

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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 0.99 USD in the United States and 2.02 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 51% lower in the United States.

0.99 USD
2.02 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 USD in the United States and 2.27 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 59% lower in the United States.

0.93 USD
2.27 USD

LPG 1L

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0.93 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.02 times less for transportation in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132 USD in the United States and 111.15 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in the Netherlands.

132.00 USD
111.15 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.9 USD in the United States and 3.98 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in the United States.

2.90 USD
3.98 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42 USD in the United States and 64.76 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.1% lower in the United States.

42.00 USD
64.76 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in the United States and 3.46 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in the United States.

2.17 USD
3.46 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 4.7 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in the Netherlands.

4.99 USD
4.70 USD

Sports & entertainment

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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 20 USD in the United States and 17.55 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in the Netherlands.

20.00 USD
17.55 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 157.77 USD in the United States and 56.04 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in the Netherlands.

157.77 USD
56.04 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 65 USD in the United States and 37.93 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in the Netherlands.

65.00 USD
37.93 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.68 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 4058 USD in the United States and 2408 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in the Netherlands.

4 058 USD
2 408 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 2543 USD in the United States and 2005 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in the Netherlands.

2 543 USD
2 005 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 8221 USD in the United States and 4276 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 48% lower in the Netherlands.

8 221 USD
4 276 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 5227 USD in the United States and 3239 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 38% lower in the Netherlands.

5 227 USD
3 239 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.58 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 17355 USD in the United States and 10706 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 38.3% lower in the Netherlands.

17 355 USD
10 706 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 12176 USD in the United States and 7972 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the Netherlands.

12 176 USD
7 972 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.14 times higher than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 4527 USD in the Netherlands. The average salary is 12% lower in the Netherlands.

5 145 USD
4 527 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
164 USD

Two stars

146 USD
148 USD

Three stars

195 USD
127 USD

Four stars

252 USD
146 USD

Five stars

601 USD
270 USD

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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