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

Lelystad travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Lelystad

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

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

Cost of living in Lelystad compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Lelystad in 2024 is 14% 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 Lelystad in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Lelystad by expense type

Restaurant budget in Lelystad

Lunch

$ 27/person
($ 11 to $ 32)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 40/person
($ 27 to $ 54)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 19/person
($ 9 to $ 21)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 4.8 for 500ml
($ 4.8 to $ 7.4)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 4.4/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 6.4)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 3.5/can
($ 3.2 to $ 4.3)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.8/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 4.3)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Lelystad

1-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 82 to $ 432)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

2-star hotel

$ 208/night
($ 58 to $ 778)

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47% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 142

3-star hotel

$ 215/night
($ 68 to $ 1020)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

4-star hotel

$ 216/night
($ 71 to $ 652)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 290

5-star hotel

$ 571/night
($ 181 to $ 1252)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 499

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 178/month
($ 64 to $ 482)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 141

Room with kitchen

$ 259/month
($ 83 to $ 869)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 272/month
($ 73 to $ 1190)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 187

Cottage or guest house

$ 177/month
($ 86 to $ 420)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 362/month
($ 106 to $ 1343)

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90% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 191

Supermarket food budget in Lelystad

Milk

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.7/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 3.2)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.4)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 2.9 to $ 4.6)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 10 to $ 16)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.2)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 3.6)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Lelystad

Bus ticket

$ 2.1/ticket
( $ 2.1)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.7/km
($ 2.1 to $ 3.2)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.7)

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111% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.4
($ 3.8 to $ 8)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 39/24hrs
($ 36 to $ 44)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 31

Leisure activity budget in Lelystad

Cinema

$ 13/ticket
($ 13 to $ 15)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Lelystad

Cigarettes

$ 9.3/pack
($ 9 to $ 12)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 107
($ 43 to $ 128)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 49
($ 20 to $ 64)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Amsterdam

$ 889
(fair price: $ 638)

Los Angeles → Amsterdam

$ 1107
(fair price: $ 792)

Sydney → Amsterdam

$ 1400
(fair price: $ 1150)

Toronto → Amsterdam

$ 759
(fair price: $ 623)

Chicago → Amsterdam

$ 964
(fair price: $ 741)

London → Amsterdam

$ 109
(fair price: $ 96)