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- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 20% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 36% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 ($22) | $29 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 ($14) | $17 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 ($7) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 ($1.50) | $3.45 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.68 ($6) | $8 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.56 ($4.06) | $5.78 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($7) | $16 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 ($2.37) | $5.05 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 ($2.07) | $3.84 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 ($1.73) | $4.67 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 ($7) | $24 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.97 ($3.39) | $4.32 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 ($2.21) | $5.43 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 10% more expensive than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,429 ($3,910) | $3,014 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,590 ($2,952) | $1,559 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €354 ($403) | $381 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,005 ($2,285) | $2,017 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,615 ($1,841) | $893 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €189 ($216) | $198 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 ($48) | $117 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 ($482) | $674 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €217 ($248) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 ($21) | $12 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 ($22) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 20% more expensive than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 ($130) | $55 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 ($41) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 ($116) | $177 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 ($129) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 36% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,666 ($39,523) | $13,472 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 ($2.32) | $3.99 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 ($102) | $200 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 ($34) | $27 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 38% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 ($4.58) | $7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 ($17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 ($43) | $157 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 ($5.41) | $13 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 ($5.78) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 ($5.04) | $9 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 ($2.19) | $5.84 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.12 ($3.55) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €36 ($41) | $18 | + 133% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 ($68) | $58 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 ($35) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 ($200) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 ($103) | $127 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 ($17) | $15 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 ($4.66) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €559 ($637) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 ($0.09) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 ($63) | $118 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 ($14) | $7 | + 108% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 284 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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