Cost of living in Andorra compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Andorra is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Andorra | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 | €17 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €11 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.00 | €5.11 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 | €1.30 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 | €4.68 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.50 | €2.98 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 | €6 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 | €2.21 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 | €1.54 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 | €1.50 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 | €6 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 | €3.19 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 | €1.50 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Andorra is 31% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Andorra | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,415 | €2,185 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,492 | €1,866 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 | €267 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,250 | €1,489 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €572 | €1,248 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 | €197 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 | €42 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €500 | €317 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €30 | €187 | - 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €2.00 | €11 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €18 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Andorra is 8% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Andorra | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €78 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 | €35 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 | €90 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 | €117 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Andorra is 13% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Andorra | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,924 | €28,626 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 | €2.05 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €118 | €86 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Andorra is 21% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Andorra | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.88 | €3.03 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.72 | €12 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €67 | €49 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.88 | €4.68 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 | €5.07 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.94 | €5.20 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.78 | €2.21 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.36 | €3.24 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 | €30 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Andorra is 13% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Andorra | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €15 | €52 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 | €24 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 | €234 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €18 | €74 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 | €13 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.83 | €3.39 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.79 | €5.28 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €450 | €653 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.77 | €0.08 | + 876% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €65 | €42 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.74 | €8 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 943 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Cost of living in Andorra is 5% cheaper than in Netherlands
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