Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 41% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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| Food | + 49% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 49% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (11,560 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (6,830 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.02 (3,295 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (850 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.05 (3,312 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (1,899 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (4,053 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (1,470 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (1,004 Franc) | 650 Franc | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (859 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.76 (3,777 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.08 (2,019 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (1,029 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 382% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 145% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,586 (1,696,782 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,998 (1,310,638 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 513% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €349 (229,205 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,642 (1,077,048 Franc) | 274,311 Franc | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,375 (901,814 Franc) | 99,754 Franc | + 804% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 (103,638 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 247% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (27,864 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (209,485 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (122,074 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (8,880 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €26 (16,948 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 53% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (50,314 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (21,235 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (56,622 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (74,063 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 9% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,527 (17,403,377 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (1,368 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (58,371 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (17,097 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.80 (3,152 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (8,677 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (22,953 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (3,011 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (2,259 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (2,741 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (1,239 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (1,211 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (20,941 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 68% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (32,181 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (16,225 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (81,657 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (48,669 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (9,442 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.35 (2,198 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (3,335 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 372% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (354,233 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (51 Franc) | 83 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (25,385 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (5,306 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 632% | |
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TOTAL | + 41% | ||
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 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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