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Cost of living in Emmen, Netherlands vs Amiens, France
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Emmen (Netherlands) is 12% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 | €13 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €8 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.00 | €6 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 | €1.55 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.25 | €3.77 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 | €2.50 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €1.20 | €3.51 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €2.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €2.00 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 | €2.33 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €8 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €2.00 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 | €1.22 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Emmen (Netherlands) is 6% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €750 | €957 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €817 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €125 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €565 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €419 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €75 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €30 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €364 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €114 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.31 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €12 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Emmen (Netherlands) is 17% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €103 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 | €41 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €76 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €109 | - | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Emmen (Netherlands) is 108% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,140 | €23,406 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.43 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €96 | €26 | + 265% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Emmen (Netherlands) is in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €60 | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.75 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.19 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.00 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €27 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Emmen (Netherlands) is 2% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 | €40 | ||
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 | €20 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 | €61 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 | €48 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.47 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 | €4.23 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 | €34 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €8 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
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Cost of living in Emmen (Netherlands) is 20% more expensive than in Amiens (France)
For example, you would need at least €3,585
in Emmen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,000
in Amiens.
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