Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 64 different people.
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Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 41% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (12,260 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 513% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (7,095 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (3,839 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (1,100 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €4.82 (3,156 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (2,094 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (4,201 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (1,460 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (1,165 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (1,034 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (4,776 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (2,010 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (1,515 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,824 (1,848,256 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,103 (1,376,242 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €287 (188,173 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,707 (1,117,640 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,322 (865,537 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €186 (121,587 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (27,801 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €319 (209,010 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (121,797 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (8,446 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (12,804 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (64,803 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (21,187 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (61,602 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (73,895 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 19% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,196 (15,838,207 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (1,319 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (58,239 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (17,779 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (3,105 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (8,657 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (24,603 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (3,004 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (2,645 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (2,735 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (1,314 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (1,437 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (20,893 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (32,108 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (16,712 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (81,472 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (49,200 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (9,215 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (2,250 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (3,565 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (401,210 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (52 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (30,691 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (6,044 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 197 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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