Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 200% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania)
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| Food | + 158% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 158% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (87 lei) | 32 lei | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (50 lei) | 18 lei | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.80 (23 lei) | 9 lei | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (5.87 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.84 (24 lei) | 10 lei | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.85 (14 lei) | 4.30 lei | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (29 lei) | 14 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (11 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.48 (7 lei) | 2.30 lei | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (6 lei) | 3.23 lei | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.77 (28 lei) | 25 lei | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.18 (15 lei) | 5.44 lei | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (7 lei) | 1.67 lei | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 411% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 411% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,573 (12,513 lei) | 2,229 lei | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,990 (9,677 lei) | 1,523 lei | + 535% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €261 (1,268 lei) | 390 lei | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,624 (7,898 lei) | 1,369 lei | + 477% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,375 (6,686 lei) | 914 lei | + 631% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €161 (782 lei) | 253 lei | + 209% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (202 lei) | 32 lei | + 526% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (1,553 lei) | 1,762 lei | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (905 lei) | 330 lei | + 174% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (66 lei) | 30 lei | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €23 (113 lei) | 23 lei | + 391% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (363 lei) | 261 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (158 lei) | 131 lei | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (422 lei) | 270 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (570 lei) | 251 lei | + 127% | |
| Transportation | + 245% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 245% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,809 (164,402 lei) | 87,982 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (10 lei) | 5.20 lei | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (433 lei) | 74 lei | + 485% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (121 lei) | 21 lei | + 488% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 67% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.80 (23 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (64 lei) | 28 lei | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (170 lei) | 84 lei | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (22 lei) | 20 lei | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (20 lei) | 15 lei | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.97 (10 lei) | 5.04 lei | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (9 lei) | 9 lei | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (144 lei) | 16 lei | + 817% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 81% more expensive than in Piteşti (Romania) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Piteşti | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (213 lei) | 69 lei | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (121 lei) | 43 lei | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (605 lei) | 166 lei | + 264% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (350 lei) | 135 lei | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (72 lei) | 21 lei | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.19 (16 lei) | 9 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (25 lei) | 5.31 lei | + 366% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €499 (2,428 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.38 lei) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (184 lei) | 121 lei | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (35 lei) | 16 lei | + 112% | |
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TOTAL | + 200% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 371 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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