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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

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Netherlands - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.53 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 22.33 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States and 9.26 PLN (2.42 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in the Netherlands.

22.33 PLN
9.26 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.14 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States and 6.83 PLN (1.79 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in the Netherlands.

9.14 PLN
6.83 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 80.27 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States and 69.71 PLN (18.23 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in the Netherlands.

80.27 PLN
69.71 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 68.84 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 21.34 PLN (5.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 69% lower in the Netherlands.

68.84 PLN
21.34 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 66.62 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States and 38.8 PLN (10.15 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 41.8% lower in the Netherlands.

66.62 PLN
38.80 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 61.19 PLN (16 USD) in the United States and 35 PLN (9.15 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in the Netherlands.

61.19 PLN
35.00 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.28 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States and 5.34 PLN (1.4 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in the Netherlands.

12.28 PLN
5.34 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 18.13 PLN (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 14.09 PLN (3.68 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in the Netherlands.

18.13 PLN
14.09 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 15.03 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States and 6.32 PLN (1.65 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 58% lower in the Netherlands.

15.03 PLN
6.32 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 95.57 PLN (24.99 USD) in the United States and 84.75 PLN (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the Netherlands.

95.57 PLN
84.75 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.86 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States and 4.27 PLN (1.12 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in the Netherlands.

10.86 PLN
4.27 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 16.33 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States and 6.49 PLN (1.7 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60.3% lower in the Netherlands.

16.33 PLN
6.49 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 63.9 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States and 47.81 PLN (12.5 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the Netherlands.

63.90 PLN
47.81 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.78 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States and 4.74 PLN (1.24 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in the Netherlands.

4.78 PLN
4.74 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.91 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States and 4.4 PLN (1.15 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in the Netherlands.

14.91 PLN
4.40 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.38 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States and 6.7 PLN (1.75 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in the Netherlands.

20.38 PLN
6.70 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 16.29 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States and 6.02 PLN (1.57 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 63% lower in the Netherlands.

16.29 PLN
6.02 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 31.44 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States and 7.81 PLN (2.04 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in the Netherlands.

31.44 PLN
7.81 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 34.34 PLN (8.98 USD) in the United States and 60.58 PLN (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

34.34 PLN
60.58 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.9 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States and 11.01 PLN (2.88 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in the Netherlands.

23.90 PLN
11.01 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.56 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States and 3.2 PLN (0.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in the Netherlands.

9.56 PLN
3.20 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.35 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 19.96 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States and 13.36 PLN (3.49 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the Netherlands.

19.96 PLN
13.36 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 10.71 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States and 10.2 PLN (2.67 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in the Netherlands.

10.71 PLN
10.20 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 30.59 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 21.34 PLN (5.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in the Netherlands.

30.59 PLN
21.34 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 38.24 PLN (10 USD) in the United States and 19.21 PLN (5.02 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 49.8% lower in the Netherlands.

38.24 PLN
19.21 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 45.89 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 42.69 PLN (11.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 7% lower in the Netherlands.

45.89 PLN
42.69 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 382.42 PLN (100 USD) in the United States and 288.13 PLN (75.34 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in the Netherlands.

382.42 PLN
288.13 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 95.61 PLN (25 USD) in the United States and 64.03 PLN (16.74 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 33% lower in the Netherlands.

95.61 PLN
64.03 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 8.41 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States and 9.26 PLN (2.42 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in the United States.

8.41 PLN
9.26 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDEUR

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 3.62 PLN (0.95 USD) in the United States and 6.73 PLN (1.76 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in the United States.

3.62 PLN
6.73 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.51 PLN (0.92 USD) in the United States and 7.85 PLN (2.05 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in the United States.

3.51 PLN
7.85 PLN

LPG 1L

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3.18 PLN

Transportation

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.14 times more for transportation in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 493.33 PLN (129 USD) in the United States and 375.56 PLN (98.2 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in the Netherlands.

493.33 PLN
375.56 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.52 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States and 13.66 PLN (3.57 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 23% lower in the United States.

10.52 PLN
13.66 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 114.73 PLN (30 USD) in the United States and 144.07 PLN (37.67 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20.4% lower in the United States.

114.73 PLN
144.07 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.11 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States and 10.24 PLN (2.68 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in the United States.

7.11 PLN
10.24 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.21 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States and 19.21 PLN (5.02 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in the United States.

17.21 PLN
19.21 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDEUR

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 68.84 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 51.22 PLN (13.39 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.6% lower in the Netherlands.

68.84 PLN
51.22 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 375.77 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States and 152.86 PLN (39.97 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in the Netherlands.

375.77 PLN
152.86 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 145.32 PLN (38 USD) in the United States and 70.52 PLN (18.44 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in the Netherlands.

145.32 PLN
70.52 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.04 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 14534 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 6806 PLN (1779.76 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in the Netherlands.

14 534 PLN
6 806 PLN

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 9102 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 6000 PLN (1569.01 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in the Netherlands.

9 102 PLN
6 000 PLN

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 27130 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 11243 PLN (2939.91 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in the Netherlands.

27 130 PLN
11 243 PLN

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 15708 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 8465 PLN (2213.38 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in the Netherlands.

15 708 PLN
8 465 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.59 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 54602 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 34043 PLN (8901.77 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 37.7% lower in the Netherlands.

54 602 PLN
34 043 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 35471 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 22467 PLN (5874.83 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in the Netherlands.

35 471 PLN
22 467 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDEUR

United States vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.55 times higher than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 22934 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 14840 PLN (3880.49 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 35.3% lower in the Netherlands.

22 934 PLN
14 840 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDEUR

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

One star

397 PLN
629 PLN

Two stars

559 PLN
564 PLN

Three stars

746 PLN
487 PLN

Four stars

965 PLN
557 PLN

Five stars

2 298 PLN
1 034 PLN

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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