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Arnhem travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Arnhem

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Arnhem for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Arnhem compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Arnhem in 2025 is essentially identical to the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Arnhem in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Arnhem by expense type

Restaurant budget in Arnhem

Lunch

$ 20/person
($ 17 to $ 24)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 38/person
($ 30 to $ 59)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 11 to $ 16)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 7.1 for 500ml
($ 2.7 to $ 8.2)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 7.1)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.3/can
($ 2.4 to $ 3.9)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.6/bottle
($ 2 to $ 3.5)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Arnhem

1-star hotel

$ 83/night
($ 57 to $ 189)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

2-star hotel

$ 213/night
($ 80 to $ 548)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 162/night
($ 82 to $ 551)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

4-star hotel

$ 154/night
($ 80 to $ 391)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

5-star hotel

$ 213/night
($ 170 to $ 321)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 586

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 117/month
($ 69 to $ 227)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Room with kitchen

$ 260/month
($ 84 to $ 689)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 267

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 207/month
($ 84 to $ 621)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 153/month
($ 111 to $ 259)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 243/month
($ 110 to $ 723)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Arnhem

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 2.9)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 3.8)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 5.4/12 eggs
($ 3.5 to $ 5.8)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 17/kg
($ 13 to $ 19)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 3.5)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 5.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7.1)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Arnhem

Bus ticket

$ 4.5/ticket
($ 3.3 to $ 5.9)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.9/km
( $ 2.9)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 2.4)

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154% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4
( $ 4)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 49/24hrs
($ 38 to $ 65)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 85

Leisure activity budget in Arnhem

Cinema

$ 16/ticket
($ 12 to $ 24)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 7.9/hr
($ 7.9 to $ 12)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Arnhem

Cigarettes

$ 15/pack
($ 12 to $ 15)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 83
($ 48 to $ 130)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 18
( $ 18)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Amsterdam

$ 152
(fair price: $ 142)

Montreal → Amsterdam

$ 787
(fair price: $ 686)

Dublin → Amsterdam

$ 149
(fair price: $ 131)

Manchester → Amsterdam

$ 172
(fair price: $ 149)

New York City → Amsterdam

$ 787
(fair price: $ 642)

Sydney → Amsterdam

$ 1192
(fair price: $ 1024)