- Cost of Living
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- Amsterdam
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (C$11) | C$8 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (C$4.88) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (C$1.46) | C$2.38 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (C$2.77) | C$4.08 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (C$2.81) | C$2.62 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (C$2.80) | C$3.73 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (C$4.39) | C$2.90 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.39) | C$2.89 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.21 (C$3.24) | C$2.31 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (C$2.02) | C$1.76 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,817 (C$2,661) | C$1,186 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,264 (C$1,852) | C$982 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (C$237) | C$117 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,104 (C$1,617) | C$919 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €766 (C$1,121) | C$695 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €81 (C$118) | C$64 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$39 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €456 (C$667) | C$392 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €183 (C$268) | C$111 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$26 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$128) | C$61 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$46) | C$41 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$124) | C$95 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (C$198) | C$87 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 123% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (C$36,614) | C$22,684 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (C$2.58) | C$1.19 | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (C$131) | C$47 | + 176% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (C$34) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.97 (C$4.35) | C$8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (C$47) | C$85 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.84 (C$5.63) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (C$5.17) | C$3.90 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (C$4.09) | C$3.90 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 (C$2.35) | C$3.21 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (C$3.34) | C$2.46 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (C$39) | C$19 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (C$70) | C$43 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$27 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €122 (C$179) | C$84 | + 114% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$88) | C$93 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (C$14) | C$9 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (C$3.95) | C$5.44 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$5.86) | C$5.57 | + 5% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €168 (C$246) | C$141 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.28) | C$2.00 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$46) | C$34 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,611
(€3,148)
in Amsterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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