Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 78% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany)
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| Food | + 56% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 56% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 | €12 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €8 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €4.26 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 | €0.98 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.04 | €2.82 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.61 | €2.60 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €5.83 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 | €2.64 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 | €1.69 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 | €0.80 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €5.23 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.33 | €1.51 | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.85 | €0.98 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 164% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,462 | €1,154 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,580 | €782 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €332 | €173 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,013 | €644 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,627 | €420 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €205 | €98 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 | €25 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 | €525 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 | €105 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 | €5.38 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 | €12 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 27% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 | €71 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €30 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 | €82 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 | €92 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 55% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,441 | €22,531 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.05 | €1.57 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 | €60 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 | €15 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 36% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.03 | €7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €13 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 | €46 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.91 | €3.50 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.64 | €2.20 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.87 | €2.16 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 | €1.23 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 | €1.43 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €41 | €17 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 55% more expensive than in Dresden (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Dresden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €64 | €37 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 | €19 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 | €69 | + 153% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 | €51 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €6 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 | €2.69 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 | €3.37 | + 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 | €535 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.09 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 | €34 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 | €5.94 | + 103% | |
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TOTAL | + 78% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 268 prices entered by 47 different people.
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