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

Zwolle travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Zwolle

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

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

Cost of living in Zwolle compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Zwolle in 2025 is 10% 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 Zwolle in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Zwolle by expense type

Restaurant budget in Zwolle

Lunch

$ 18/person
($ 14 to $ 35)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 47/person
($ 30 to $ 70)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 18)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 6.2 for 500ml
($ 3.5 to $ 8.8)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 4.7)

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

Cappuccino

$ 3.7/cup
($ 2.9 to $ 5.8)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 3.5/can
($ 3.3 to $ 4.7)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.9/bottle
($ 2.3 to $ 4.7)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Zwolle

1-star hotel

$ 53/night
($ 53 to $ 499)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 177/night
($ 97 to $ 360)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 163/night
($ 76 to $ 437)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 165/night
($ 87 to $ 380)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 197/night
($ 156 to $ 326)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 577

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 146/month
($ 145 to $ 145)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 230/month
($ 106 to $ 522)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 200/month
($ 88 to $ 411)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 154/month
($ 106 to $ 328)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 251/month
($ 132 to $ 721)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Zwolle

Milk

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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

Bread

$ 2.4/500g
($ 1.5 to $ 3.5)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 3.7)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 4.7/12 eggs
($ 3.1 to $ 7)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 16/kg
($ 12 to $ 19)

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28% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 4.7)

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

Tomatoes

$ 3.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 7)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 2.3)

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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 Zwolle

Bus ticket

$ 6.3/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 11)

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151% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.8/km
($ 2.8 to $ 5.8)

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56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 2.2/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 2.6)

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156% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.7
($ 3.7 to $ 7)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 51/24hrs
($ 32 to $ 78)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leisure activity budget in Zwolle

Cinema

$ 17/ticket
($ 15 to $ 21)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 13/hr
( $ 13)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Zwolle

Cigarettes

$ 15/pack
($ 12 to $ 16)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 99
($ 65 to $ 140)

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85% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 63
($ 35 to $ 117)

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46% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Amsterdam

$ 151
(fair price: $ 139)

Dublin → Amsterdam

$ 147
(fair price: $ 130)

Montreal → Amsterdam

$ 777
(fair price: $ 678)

Manchester → Amsterdam

$ 170
(fair price: $ 144)

Sydney → Amsterdam

$ 1193
(fair price: $ 1024)

New York City → Amsterdam

$ 787
(fair price: $ 640)