Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands vs London, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 19% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (£13) | £13 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (£8) | £5.86 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.63 (£4.20) | £3.25 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (£1.17) | £0.88 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.67 (£3.33) | £2.15 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.95 (£2.68) | £2.38 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£6) | £3.65 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.59 (£2.35) | £1.80 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 (£2.05) | £1.09 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (£1.40) | £1.71 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (£7) | £8 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (£2.21) | £1.81 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.81 (£1.64) | £1.03 | + 60% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 17% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,961 (£1,781) | £2,490 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,702 (£1,546) | £1,882 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (£142) | £154 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,396 (£1,268) | £1,761 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,125 (£1,022) | £1,226 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (£103) | £87 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (£30) | £23 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €478 (£434) | £244 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (£113) | £82 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (£8) | £5.31 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (£13) | £12 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 18% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (£88) | £71 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£33) | £30 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (£83) | £68 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (£126) | £83 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 24% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,772 (£24,320) | £19,933 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (£1.54) | £1.29 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (£88) | £140 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (£23) | £26 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 11% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (£4.05) | £2.57 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£10) | £11 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (£34) | £98 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.59 (£3.26) | £3.41 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (£3.13) | £1.72 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (£2.91) | £3.39 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (£1.65) | £1.33 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (£1.80) | £1.49 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (£24) | £13 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (£38) | £33 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£21) | £23 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (£93) | £147 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (£53) | £59 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (£10) | £10 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (£3.24) | £2.95 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (£4.49) | £5.09 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (£413) | £498 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.17) | £0.11 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (£47) | £43 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (£8) | £11 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
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