Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Netherlands

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.86 USD in the United States and 4.95 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in the Netherlands.

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 7 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.5% lower in the Netherlands.

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 15.17 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the United States.

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26 USD in the United States and 23.34 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 10.2% lower 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.

LPG 1L

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132 USD in the United States and 110.88 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16% lower in the Netherlands.

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 42 USD in the United States and 64.6 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35% lower in the United States.

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 4.69 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6% lower in the Netherlands.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 20 USD in the United States and 17.51 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 12.5% 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 65 USD in the United States and 37.84 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 41.8% 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 4058 USD in the United States and 2402 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 40.8% 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 8221 USD in the United States and 4265 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 48.1% 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 17355 USD in the United States and 10680 USD in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5145 USD in the United States and 4516 USD in the Netherlands. The average salary is 12.2% lower in the Netherlands.