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Cost of living comparison between Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Berlin (Germany)
| Food | 41% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 41% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €19.78 | €7.97 | 148% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.69 | €6.33 | 6% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.08 | €3.44 | 19% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 | €0.85 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.33 | €2.07 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.08 | €2.23 | 7% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.30 | €2.83 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 | €2.06 | 4% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 | €1.84 | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.95 | €0.86 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.82 | €6.14 | 11% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 | €1.80 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 | €1.37 | 5% |
| Housing | 48% | ||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 48% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,660 | €1,038 | 60% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 | €132 | 3% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €27 | €23 | 15% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €525 | €562 | 7% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €174 | €83 | 110% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.30 | €3.80 | 40% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12.15 | €10.43 | 16% |
| Clothes | 17% | ||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 17% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €97 | €82 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €35 | €30 | 18% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €84 | €74 | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €100 | €86 | 17% |
| Transportation | 19% | ||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 19% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,341 | €20,875 | 36% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 | €1.60 | 11% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €85 | €74 | 16% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €22 | €18.81 | 15% |
| Personal Care | 1% | ||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 1% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €5.07 | €9.67 | 48% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.39 | €2.93 | 16% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.43 | €1.93 | 26% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.09 | €2.35 | 31% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.74 | €1.15 | 52% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.94 | €1.34 | 44% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 | €14.32 | 100% |
| Entertainment | 24% | ||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 24% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 | €24 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19.76 | €17.25 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €111 | €57 | 94% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €61 | €48 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.08 | €6.96 | 16% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 | €2.72 | 4% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.56 | €2.79 | 8% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €147 | €124 | 19% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 | €0.12 | 65% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €50 | €52 | 5% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5.55 | €5.06 | 10% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,654 prices entered by 591 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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