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Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 6% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$23) | C$15 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (C$5.21) | C$5.69 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (C$1.68) | C$2.17 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (C$2.95) | C$4.84 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (C$3.00) | C$2.90 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (C$2.98) | C$4.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (C$4.69) | C$3.31 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.48) | C$3.07 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.36 (C$3.69) | C$2.51 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (C$2.16) | C$2.07 | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,817 (C$2,838) | C$1,576 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,264 (C$1,975) | C$1,122 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (C$253) | C$109 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,104 (C$1,725) | C$1,019 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €766 (C$1,196) | C$774 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €81 (C$126) | C$66 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$38) | C$40 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €437 (C$683) | C$377 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (C$202) | C$98 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$21) | C$23 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$136) | C$59 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$49) | C$40 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$133) | C$93 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (C$211) | C$92 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 92% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (C$39,050) | C$22,749 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (C$2.75) | C$1.26 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (C$140) | C$65 | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (C$35) | C$31 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.33 (C$5.20) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (C$48) | C$96 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.58 (C$5.60) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (C$5.83) | C$3.72 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (C$4.37) | C$2.83 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (C$2.15) | C$3.09 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (C$2.55) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (C$42) | C$19 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (C$77) | C$46 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (C$182) | C$101 | + 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$94) | C$87 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$18) | C$9 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (C$4.22) | C$5.53 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €582 (C$910) | C$549 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.30) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$49) | C$35 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,472 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,893
(€4,413)
in Amsterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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