Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 121% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania)
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 83% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (93 lei) | 47 lei | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (54 lei) | 32 lei | + 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (29 lei) | 14 lei | + 113% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (8 lei) | 8 lei | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.82 (24 lei) | 15 lei | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (16 lei) | 10 lei | + 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (32 lei) | 24 lei | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (11 lei) | 5.45 lei | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (9 lei) | 4.57 lei | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (8 lei) | 5.42 lei | + 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (36 lei) | 29 lei | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (11 lei) | 3.50 lei | + 228% | |
Housing | + 234% | |||
Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 234% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,824 (13,982 lei) | 3,952 lei | + 254% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,103 (10,411 lei) | 2,397 lei | + 334% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €287 (1,423 lei) | 681 lei | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,707 (8,455 lei) | 2,249 lei | + 276% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,322 (6,548 lei) | 1,612 lei | + 306% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €186 (920 lei) | 336 lei | + 174% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (210 lei) | 36 lei | + 491% | |
40” flat screen tv | €319 (1,581 lei) | 1,402 lei | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (921 lei) | 594 lei | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (64 lei) | 45 lei | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (97 lei) | 44 lei | + 118% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 11% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (490 lei) | 333 lei | + 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (160 lei) | 192 lei | - 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (466 lei) | 389 lei | + 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (559 lei) | 422 lei | + 33% | |
Transportation | + 175% | |||
Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 175% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,196 (119,812 lei) | 115,205 lei | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (10 lei) | 7 lei | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (441 lei) | 91 lei | + 384% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (134 lei) | 27 lei | + 406% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 18% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (23 lei) | 29 lei | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (65 lei) | 31 lei | + 108% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (186 lei) | 251 lei | - 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (23 lei) | 24 lei | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (20 lei) | 16 lei | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (21 lei) | 24 lei | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (10 lei) | 7 lei | + 39% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (11 lei) | 17 lei | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (158 lei) | 60 lei | + 165% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 42% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (243 lei) | 136 lei | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (126 lei) | 64 lei | + 96% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (616 lei) | 170 lei | + 262% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (372 lei) | 197 lei | + 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (70 lei) | 34 lei | + 107% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (27 lei) | 12 lei | + 116% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (3,035 lei) | 3,935 lei | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.40 lei) | 0.47 lei | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (232 lei) | 198 lei | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (46 lei) | 24 lei | + 90% | |
TOTAL | + 121% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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