Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Grand Rapids (United States)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 19% more expensive than in Grand Rapids (United States) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Grand Rapids | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 ($22) | $19 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 ($14) | $11 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | $3.62 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 ($1.43) | $0.80 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.04 ($5.68) | $3.59 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.59 ($4.05) | $4.16 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 ($2.37) | $3.16 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 ($2.01) | $1.61 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 ($1.72) | $2.97 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 ($3.38) | $2.30 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.85 ($2.09) | $1.50 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 77% more expensive than in Grand Rapids (United States) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Grand Rapids | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,462 ($3,900) | $1,766 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,580 ($2,907) | $1,295 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €332 ($374) | $166 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,013 ($2,268) | $1,073 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,627 ($1,833) | $941 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €205 ($231) | $102 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 ($47) | $60 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 ($476) | $234 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €217 ($245) | $92 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 ($20) | $12 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 ($22) | $32 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 6% more expensive than in Grand Rapids (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 ($129) | $43 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($41) | $81 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 ($115) | $82 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 ($127) | $128 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 79% more expensive than in Grand Rapids (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,128 ($39,581) | $27,634 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.05 ($2.31) | $0.91 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 ($101) | $46 | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 ($34) | $44 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 15% cheaper than in Grand Rapids (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 ($4.53) | $5.14 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 ($17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 ($42) | $107 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 ($5.35) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 ($4.77) | $4.23 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 ($4.98) | $4.72 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 ($2.20) | $3.53 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 ($2.73) | $2.00 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €34 ($39) | $20 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 14% cheaper than in Grand Rapids (United States) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Grand Rapids | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €64 ($72) | $48 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 ($33) | $22 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 ($198) | $141 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 ($102) | $80 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 ($15) | $12 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.01 ($4.52) | $5.80 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($7) | $5.42 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €559 ($629) | $425 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.09) | $0.70 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 ($62) | $71 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 ($14) | $8 | + 67% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 335 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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