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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 1.6 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 2.27 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in the Netherlands.

5.84 USD
2.27 USD

Banana (1kg)

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

2.39 USD
1.68 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 17.11 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in the Netherlands.

20.99 USD
17.11 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 5.24 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 70.9% lower in the Netherlands.

18.00 USD
5.24 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 9.52 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in the Netherlands.

17.42 USD
9.52 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 8.59 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in the Netherlands.

16.00 USD
8.59 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

3.21 USD
1.31 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.46 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 27% lower in the Netherlands.

4.74 USD
3.46 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 1.55 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in the Netherlands.

3.93 USD
1.55 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 2.84 USD in the United States and 1.05 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 63% lower in the Netherlands.

2.84 USD
1.05 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 1.59 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in the Netherlands.

4.27 USD
1.59 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 11.74 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the Netherlands.

16.71 USD
11.74 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 1.16 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in the Netherlands.

1.25 USD
1.16 USD

Onion (1kg)

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

3.90 USD
1.08 USD

Oranges (1kg)

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

5.33 USD
1.65 USD

Potato (1kg)

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

4.26 USD
1.48 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

8.22 USD
1.92 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 6.25 USD in the United States and 2.7 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in the Netherlands.

6.25 USD
2.70 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.50 USD
0.79 USD

Restaurant

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United States vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.44 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 5.22 USD in the United States and 3.28 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in the Netherlands.

5.22 USD
3.28 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 2.5 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in the Netherlands.

2.80 USD
2.50 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 5.24 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the Netherlands.

8.00 USD
5.24 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 4.72 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in the Netherlands.

10.00 USD
4.72 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 10.48 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in the Netherlands.

12.00 USD
10.48 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 70.73 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in the Netherlands.

100.00 USD
70.73 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 15.72 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in the Netherlands.

25.00 USD
15.72 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 2.27 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in the United States.

2.20 USD
2.27 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.95 USD
1.76 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

0.92 USD
2.05 USD

LPG 1L

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0.83 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.22 times more for transportation in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 92.18 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in the Netherlands.

129.00 USD
92.18 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 3.35 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in the United States.

2.75 USD
3.35 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 35.36 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in the United States.

30.00 USD
35.36 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 2.51 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in the United States.

1.86 USD
2.51 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 4.72 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in the United States.

4.50 USD
4.72 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 18 USD in the United States and 12.57 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in the Netherlands.

18.00 USD
12.57 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 37.52 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in the Netherlands.

98.26 USD
37.52 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 17.31 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the Netherlands.

38.00 USD
17.31 USD

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.18 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 3800 USD in the United States and 1671 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 56% lower in the Netherlands.

3 800 USD
1 671 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 2380 USD in the United States and 1473 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in the Netherlands.

2 380 USD
1 473 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 7094 USD in the United States and 2760 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in the Netherlands.

7 094 USD
2 760 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 4107 USD in the United States and 2078 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 49.4% lower in the Netherlands.

4 107 USD
2 078 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.7 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 14278 USD in the United States and 8356 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 41.5% lower in the Netherlands.

14 278 USD
8 356 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 9275 USD in the United States and 5515 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 40.5% lower in the Netherlands.

9 275 USD
5 515 USD

Salary

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United States vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.65 times higher than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 3643 USD in the Netherlands. The average salary is 39.3% lower in the Netherlands.

5 997 USD
3 643 USD

Hotels

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

One star

101 USD
158 USD

Two stars

149 USD
130 USD

Three stars

198 USD
142 USD

Four stars

254 USD
158 USD

Five stars

554 USD
268 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Nov 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3575 hotels • Netherlands: 20 cities, 529 hotels

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