- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 31% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €11 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €6 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 | €3.38 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 | €2.61 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 | €1.93 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 | €1.63 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 | €5.67 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 | €1.68 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 | €1.38 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 | €1.05 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 | €3.38 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.36 | €1.33 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 | €0.50 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 110% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,817 | €600 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,264 | €450 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 | €90 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,104 | €388 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €766 | €333 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €81 | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 | €30 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €437 | €392 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 | €55 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 | €7 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 | €9 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 35% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 | €75 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 | €23 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 | €65 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 | €65 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 15% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 | €22,500 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 | €1.20 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 27% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.33 | €6 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €3.00 | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.58 | €4.50 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 | €2.50 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 | €3.75 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 | €1.20 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 | €1.50 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 | €9 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 31% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 | €21 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €14 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 | €54 | + 116% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €32 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 | €5.00 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 | €1.63 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 | €3.32 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €582 | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 | €0.21 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 | €58 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 | €4.30 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,334 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 46% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,771
in Amsterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Albacete.
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