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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 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$12) | C$9 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (C$5.15) | C$5.69 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (C$1.72) | C$2.05 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (C$2.92) | C$4.81 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (C$2.97) | C$2.90 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (C$2.95) | C$4.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (C$4.64) | C$3.34 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.47) | C$3.36 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$8) | C$16 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (C$3.62) | C$2.41 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (C$2.13) | C$2.01 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 55% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,817 (C$2,807) | C$1,651 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,264 (C$1,954) | C$1,142 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (C$250) | C$102 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,104 (C$1,706) | C$1,038 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €766 (C$1,183) | C$779 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €81 (C$125) | C$66 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €444 (C$687) | C$351 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (C$196) | C$86 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (C$22) | C$22 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 53% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$135) | C$59 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$48) | C$40 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$131) | C$93 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (C$209) | C$92 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 88% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (C$38,630) | C$22,749 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (C$2.72) | C$1.27 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (C$138) | C$67 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (C$35) | C$31 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.43 (C$5.30) | C$8 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (C$16) | C$20 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (C$47) | C$82 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.48 (C$5.37) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (C$5.55) | C$3.72 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.41 (C$3.73) | C$2.83 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 (C$2.49) | C$3.09 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (C$2.57) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (C$45) | C$19 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (C$69) | C$46 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$31) | C$26 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (C$180) | C$101 | + 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$93) | C$85 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$18) | C$8 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (C$4.17) | C$5.34 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €582 (C$900) | C$549 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.29) | C$1.04 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$49) | C$35 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$11 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 34% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,679
(€4,322)
in Amsterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,000
in Abbotsford.
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