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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.44 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.33 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in the Netherlands.

5.44 EUR
2.17 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.23 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.6 EUR (1.72 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in the Netherlands.

2.23 EUR
1.60 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.54 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 16.33 EUR (17.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 16.4% lower in the Netherlands.

19.54 EUR
16.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.76 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.37 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in the Netherlands.

16.76 EUR
5.00 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.22 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 9.09 EUR (9.76 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 44% lower in the Netherlands.

16.22 EUR
9.09 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.9 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 8.2 EUR (8.81 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 45% lower in the Netherlands.

14.90 EUR
8.20 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.99 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.34 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in the Netherlands.

2.99 EUR
1.25 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.41 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 3.3 EUR (3.54 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in the Netherlands.

4.41 EUR
3.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.66 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.59 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in the Netherlands.

3.66 EUR
1.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 23.27 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 20.63 EUR (22.16 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in the Netherlands.

23.27 EUR
20.63 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.64 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1 EUR (1.07 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in the Netherlands.

2.64 EUR
1.00 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.98 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.63 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in the Netherlands.

3.98 EUR
1.52 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.56 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 11.2 EUR (12.03 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28% lower in the Netherlands.

15.56 EUR
11.20 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.11 EUR (1.19 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in the Netherlands.

1.16 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.63 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.11 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in the Netherlands.

3.63 EUR
1.03 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.96 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.69 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in the Netherlands.

4.96 EUR
1.57 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.97 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.51 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in the Netherlands.

3.97 EUR
1.41 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.65 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.83 EUR (1.97 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in the Netherlands.

7.65 EUR
1.83 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 8.36 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 14.75 EUR (15.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

8.36 EUR
14.75 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.82 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 2.58 EUR (2.77 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in the Netherlands.

5.82 EUR
2.58 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.33 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.81 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in the Netherlands.

2.33 EUR
0.75 EUR

Restaurant

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.4 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 4.86 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.13 EUR (3.36 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in the Netherlands.

4.86 EUR
3.13 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.61 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.57 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in the Netherlands.

2.61 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.45 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5 EUR (5.37 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 32.9% lower in the Netherlands.

7.45 EUR
5.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.31 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (4.83 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in the Netherlands.

9.31 EUR
4.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.17 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 10 EUR (10.74 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in the Netherlands.

11.17 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 93.11 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 67.5 EUR (72.5 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 27.5% lower in the Netherlands.

93.11 EUR
67.50 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.28 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 15 EUR (16.11 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in the Netherlands.

23.28 EUR
15.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.05 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.33 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in the United States.

2.05 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.99 times less for fuel in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.01 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (1.91 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in the United States.

1.01 EUR
1.78 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.86 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.95 EUR (2.09 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.95 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.81 EUR

Transportation

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.19 times more for transportation in the United States than in the Netherlands.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 120.11 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 87.98 EUR (94.49 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 26.8% lower in the Netherlands.

120.11 EUR
87.98 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.56 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 3.2 EUR (3.44 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

2.56 EUR
3.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.93 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 33.75 EUR (36.25 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in the United States.

27.93 EUR
33.75 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.73 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 2.4 EUR (2.58 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in the United States.

1.73 EUR
2.40 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.19 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (4.83 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in the United States.

4.19 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 16.76 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12 EUR (12.89 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in the Netherlands.

16.76 EUR
12.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.49 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 35.81 EUR (38.46 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in the Netherlands.

91.49 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 35.38 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 16.52 EUR (17.74 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in the Netherlands.

35.38 EUR
16.52 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.12 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 3539 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1594 EUR (1712.51 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 55% lower in the Netherlands.

3 539 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 2216 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 1406 EUR (1509.72 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 36.6% lower in the Netherlands.

2 216 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 6605 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 2634 EUR (2828.82 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in the Netherlands.

6 605 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 3824 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 1983 EUR (2129.74 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in the Netherlands.

3 824 EUR
1 983 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.66 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 13294 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 7975 EUR (8565.4 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 40% lower in the Netherlands.

13 294 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 8636 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 5263 EUR (5652.84 USD) in the Netherlands. The price of this product is 39.1% lower in the Netherlands.

8 636 EUR
5 263 EUR

Salary

EURUSD

United States vs. Netherlands - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 1.61 times higher than in the Netherlands.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5584 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 3477 EUR (3733.86 USD) in the Netherlands. The average salary is 37.7% lower in the Netherlands.

5 584 EUR
3 477 EUR

Hotels

EURUSD

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

One star

129 EUR
-

Two stars

155 EUR
155 EUR

Three stars

205 EUR
198 EUR

Four stars

255 EUR
204 EUR

Five stars

499 EUR
297 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 1 Jun 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 15 Jun 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3565 hotels • Netherlands: 18 cities, 401 hotels

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