Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (C$19) | C$20 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.57 (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (C$1.80) | C$1.98 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.75 (C$5.38) | C$4.48 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.95 (C$4.23) | C$3.04 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.75 (C$3.94) | C$4.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.33 (C$3.34) | C$3.76 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.54 (C$2.21) | C$3.41 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.43 (C$3.49) | C$2.48 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (C$2.46) | C$1.93 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,974 (C$2,833) | C$2,136 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,686 (C$2,420) | C$1,241 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (C$224) | C$133 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,549 (C$2,223) | C$1,120 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,203 (C$1,726) | C$806 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (C$163) | C$66 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €34 (C$48) | C$54 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €478 (C$686) | C$311 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €125 (C$179) | C$97 | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (C$21) | C$25 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (C$138) | C$60 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (C$51) | C$39 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (C$131) | C$98 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €139 (C$200) | C$117 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 86% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,772 (C$38,426) | C$22,935 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (C$2.44) | C$1.42 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 (C$138) | C$67 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (C$36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.45 (C$6) | C$8 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$16) | C$22 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (C$53) | C$77 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.59 (C$5.16) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (C$4.95) | C$3.85 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (C$4.60) | C$4.28 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.82 (C$2.61) | C$3.11 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (C$2.85) | C$2.46 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (C$39) | C$20 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (C$60) | C$52 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (C$34) | C$26 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (C$147) | C$117 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (C$84) | C$96 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$15) | C$9 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.56 (C$5.11) | C$5.42 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.94 (C$7) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (C$653) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.27) | C$0.83 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (C$72) | C$35 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (C$11) | C$11 | + 1% | |
| 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 868 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,638 (€6,018) in Amsterdam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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