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Cost of living in Emmen, Netherlands compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Emmen (Netherlands) is 4% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €23 | €8 | + 188% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 | €9 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.00 | €4.33 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.82 | €1.55 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.25 | €4.00 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.20 | €2.50 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €1.20 | €4.00 | - 70% | |
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 | €3.00 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €6.00 | + 17% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | €2.00 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 | €1.32 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Emmen (Netherlands) is 2% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €750 | €800 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €600 | - | |
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 | - | €450 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €350 | - | |
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) | - | €116 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.31 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 | €13 | - 4% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Emmen (Netherlands) is 3% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €100 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 | €30 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €70 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €100 | - | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in Emmen (Netherlands) is 61% more expensive than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,140 | €25,000 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 | €1.43 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €96 | €45 | + 115% | |
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 | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Emmen (Netherlands) is 5% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €41 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 | €20 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €80 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €26 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.00 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €25 | €31 | - 19% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €8 | - | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on January 02, 2018.
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Cost of living in Emmen (Netherlands) is 15% more expensive than in Amiens (France)
For example, you would need at least €2,878
in Emmen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,500
in Amiens.
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