- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- London
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between London (United Kingdom) and Amsterdam (Netherlands)
| Food | 7% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 7% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | £13.68 (€16.22) | €19.78 | 18% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.59 (€6.63) | €6.69 | 1% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | £4.57 (€5.41) | €4.08 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.06 (€1.26) | €1.12 | 12% |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.79 (€3.31) | €2.33 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.48 (€2.93) | €2.08 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.73 (€4.43) | €4.30 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.14 (€2.54) | €1.97 | 29% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | £2.06 (€2.44) | €2.26 | 8% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | £1.55 (€1.84) | €0.95 | 93% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8.48 (€10.05) | €6.82 | 47% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.93 (€2.29) | €1.96 | 17% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.11 (€1.31) | €1.44 | 9% |
| Housing | 44% | ||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | £2,184 (€2,589) | €1,660 | 56% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £115 (€136) | €136 | 0% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | £21 (€25) | €27 | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | £485 (€575) | €525 | 9% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | £111 (€132) | €174 | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6.70 (€7.94) | €5.30 | 50% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10.12 (€12.00) | €12.15 | 1% |
| Clothes | 0% | ||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 0% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | £74 (€88) | €97 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | £35 (€41) | €35 | 17% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | £64 (€76) | €84 | 9% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | £70 (€83) | €100 | 17% |
| Transportation | 39% | ||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 39% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,539 (€21,973) | €28,341 | 22% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.39 (€1.64) | €1.78 | 7% |
| monthly ticket public transport | £124 (€147) | €85 | 73% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | £16.17 (€19.17) | €22 | 11% |
| Personal Care | 22% | ||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 22% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | £5.88 (€6.97) | €5.07 | 37% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.78 (€4.48) | €3.39 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.40 (€2.85) | €2.43 | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.71 (€4.40) | €3.09 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.30 (€2.73) | €1.74 | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.13 (€2.52) | €1.94 | 30% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19.93 (€24) | €29 | 17% |
| Entertainment | 36% | ||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 36% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £32 (€37) | €35 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £21 (€25) | €19.76 | 27% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £133 (€158) | €111 | 43% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | £74 (€88) | €61 | 44% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9.16 (€10.85) | €8.08 | 34% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | £2.62 (€3.11) | €2.82 | 10% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | £3.81 (€4.51) | €2.56 | 76% |
| iPod nano 16GB | £131 (€155) | €147 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (€0.33) | €0.20 | 64% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | £66 (€79) | €50 | 59% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | £7.63 (€9.04) | €5.55 | 63% |
| TOTAL | 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,461 prices entered by 1,256 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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