Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 12% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Barcelona | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €18 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €9 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.11 | €3.77 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 | €0.96 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 | €3.18 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 | €1.74 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.57 | €6 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 | €1.67 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 | €1.34 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 | €1.02 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €8 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 | €1.91 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 | €1.01 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 53% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,335 | €1,558 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,924 | €1,098 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €266 | €156 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,505 | €1,018 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,409 | €739 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €141 | €127 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 | €29 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €342 | €430 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €135 | €108 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 | €8 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 | €11 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 16% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 | €70 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 | €37 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €107 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 | €110 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 74% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,423 | €24,678 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.16 | €1.86 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €91 | €39 | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 | €19 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.58 | €10 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €9 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 | €56 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 | €5.26 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.57 | €2.37 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.90 | €2.83 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 | €1.89 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 | €1.94 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 | €22 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 6% more expensive than in Barcelona (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 | €37 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €17 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 | €41 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 | €51 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €13 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 | €3.59 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 | €4.82 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 | €462 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 | €0.20 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 | €58 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €5.05 | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2022.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,354 prices entered by 225 different people.
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