Travel budget and cost of living in Drachten (Netherlands) how much does a trip cost?

Drachten travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Drachten

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

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

Cost of living in Drachten compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Drachten in 2026 is 20% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Drachten in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Drachten by expense type

Restaurant budget in Drachten

Lunch

$ 27/person
($ 24 to $ 36)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 54/person
($ 42 to $ 84)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 14/person
($ 14 to $ 16)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 8.4 for 500ml
($ 6 to $ 9.6)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.9)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 4.7/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 6)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.9/can
($ 3.6 to $ 4.8)

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50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 3.6/bottle
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Drachten

1-star hotel

$ 46/night
($ 46 to $ 478)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 226/night
($ 91 to $ 427)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 170

3-star hotel

$ 180/night
($ 97 to $ 445)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 156/night
($ 97 to $ 322)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 355

5-star hotel

$ 224/night
($ 176 to $ 384)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 595

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 98/month
($ 89 to $ 149)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

Room with kitchen

$ 273/month
($ 110 to $ 642)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 271

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 199/month
($ 90 to $ 466)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 227

Cottage or guest house

$ 144/month
($ 102 to $ 282)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Family room

$ 276/month
($ 143 to $ 597)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Supermarket food budget in Drachten

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.9)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3/500g
($ 2.9 to $ 6.6)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.3

Rice

$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 3.6)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 5.1/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 5.8)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 15/kg
($ 12 to $ 20)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 3.6)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 7.2)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2.3)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Drachten

Bus ticket

$ 4.2/ticket
( $ 4.2)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 3/km
($ 2.4 to $ 3.6)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2.4/litre
($ 2.3 to $ 2.5)

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165% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 6.1
($ 4.3 to $ 11)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Drachten

Cinema

$ 18/ticket
($ 17 to $ 18)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Drachten

Cigarettes

$ 9.8/pack
($ 9.8 to $ 15)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 107
($ 30 to $ 180)

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98% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 48
($ 23 to $ 72)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Amsterdam

$ 155
(fair price: $ 144)

Montreal → Amsterdam

$ 800
(fair price: $ 705)

Dublin → Amsterdam

$ 150
(fair price: $ 134)

Manchester → Amsterdam

$ 175
(fair price: $ 151)

New York City → Amsterdam

$ 797
(fair price: $ 645)

Sydney → Amsterdam

$ 1196
(fair price: $ 1028)