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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 4.98 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in the Netherlands.

4.98 EUR
2.17 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.88 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2.04 EUR
1.60 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.91 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 16.33 EUR (19.14 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in the Netherlands.

17.91 EUR
16.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in the Netherlands.

15.36 EUR
5.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.86 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 9.09 EUR (10.65 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in the Netherlands.

14.86 EUR
9.09 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.65 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 8.2 EUR (9.61 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39.9% lower in the Netherlands.

13.65 EUR
8.20 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.74 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.47 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in the Netherlands.

2.74 EUR
1.25 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.04 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.3 EUR (3.87 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in the Netherlands.

4.04 EUR
3.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.35 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.73 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in the Netherlands.

3.35 EUR
1.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.32 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 18.91 EUR (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the Netherlands.

21.32 EUR
18.91 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.42 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.17 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in the Netherlands.

2.42 EUR
1.00 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.64 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.78 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in the Netherlands.

3.64 EUR
1.52 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.26 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 11.2 EUR (13.13 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in the Netherlands.

14.26 EUR
11.20 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.3 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 3.6% lower in the United States.

1.07 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.33 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.21 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in the Netherlands.

3.33 EUR
1.03 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.55 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in the Netherlands.

4.55 EUR
1.57 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.63 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.65 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in the Netherlands.

3.63 EUR
1.41 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.01 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.83 EUR (2.14 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in the Netherlands.

7.01 EUR
1.83 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.66 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 13.51 EUR (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

7.66 EUR
13.51 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.33 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.58 EUR (3.02 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in the Netherlands.

5.33 EUR
2.58 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.13 EUR
0.75 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.29 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 4.45 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.13 EUR (3.67 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the Netherlands.

4.45 EUR
3.13 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0% lower in the Netherlands.

2.39 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.86 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in the Netherlands.

6.83 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.53 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (5.27 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in the Netherlands.

8.53 EUR
4.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 10 EUR (11.72 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in the Netherlands.

10.24 EUR
10.00 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 85.32 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 67.5 EUR (79.11 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in the Netherlands.

85.32 EUR
67.50 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.33 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (17.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in the Netherlands.

21.33 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.4% lower in the United States.

1.88 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

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 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.76 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 46% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
1.50 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2.05 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in the United States.

0.78 EUR
1.75 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.71 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.09 times more for transportation in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 110.06 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 87.98 EUR (103.12 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.1% lower in the Netherlands.

110.06 EUR
87.98 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.35 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.2 EUR (3.75 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in the United States.

2.35 EUR
3.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25.6 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 33.75 EUR (39.56 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 24.1% lower in the United States.

25.60 EUR
33.75 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.4 EUR (2.81 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in the United States.

1.59 EUR
2.40 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.84 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (5.27 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in the United States.

3.84 EUR
4.50 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 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (14.06 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in the Netherlands.

15.36 EUR
12.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 83.84 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 35.81 EUR (41.97 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in the Netherlands.

83.84 EUR
35.81 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.42 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 16.52 EUR (19.36 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 49% lower in the Netherlands.

32.42 EUR
16.52 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.95 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 3243 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1594 EUR (1868.81 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in the Netherlands.

3 243 EUR
1 594 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 2031 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1406 EUR (1647.52 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2 031 EUR
1 406 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 6053 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2634 EUR (3087.01 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the Netherlands.

6 053 EUR
2 634 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 3504 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1983 EUR (2324.13 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in the Netherlands.

3 504 EUR
1 983 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.52 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 12182 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7975 EUR (9347.19 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in the Netherlands.

12 182 EUR
7 975 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 7914 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5263 EUR (6168.79 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in the Netherlands.

7 914 EUR
5 263 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.47 times higher than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5117 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 3477 EUR (4074.66 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 32.1% lower in the Netherlands.

5 117 EUR
3 477 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

88.5 EUR
140 EUR

Two stars

125 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
109 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
124 EUR

Five stars

513 EUR
231 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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