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Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (C$22) | C$14 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (C$11) | C$8 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (C$4.92) | C$5.67 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (C$1.54) | C$2.40 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (C$2.79) | C$4.13 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (C$2.83) | C$2.54 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 (C$6) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (C$2.82) | C$3.55 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (C$4.42) | C$3.02 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (C$1.40) | C$2.26 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (C$7) | C$15 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.23 (C$3.29) | C$2.18 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (C$2.03) | C$1.87 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,817 (C$2,678) | C$1,186 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,264 (C$1,864) | C$982 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (C$239) | C$104 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,104 (C$1,628) | C$919 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €766 (C$1,129) | C$695 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €81 (C$119) | C$64 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (C$36) | C$39 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €467 (C$688) | C$393 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €172 (C$254) | C$111 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (C$19) | C$25 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (C$129) | C$61 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (C$46) | C$41 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (C$125) | C$95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (C$199) | C$87 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 121% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (C$36,852) | C$23,851 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (C$2.59) | C$1.19 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (C$132) | C$47 | + 178% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (C$35) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.85 (C$4.20) | C$7 | - 44% | |
| 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$5.66) | C$6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.41 (C$5.02) | C$2.88 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (C$3.33) | C$3.82 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 (C$2.37) | C$3.16 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (C$3.23) | C$2.53 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (C$42) | C$19 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (C$72) | C$45 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (C$29) | C$26 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €122 (C$180) | C$84 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (C$88) | C$89 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (C$16) | C$9 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (C$3.98) | C$5.72 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (C$5.90) | C$5.43 | + 9% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €582 (C$859) | C$850 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (C$0.28) | C$1.04 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (C$47) | C$34 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,403 prices entered by 303 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,724
(€3,205)
in Amsterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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