- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- India
- Amsterdam
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 142% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,184) | ₨349 | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨625) | ₨315 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (₨263) | ₨94 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (₨88) | ₨41 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (₨149) | ₨52 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (₨152) | ₨41 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 (₨338) | ₨228 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (₨151) | ₨87 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (₨237) | ₨35 | + 578% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (₨75) | ₨119 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (₨395) | ₨809 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.34 (₨185) | ₨65 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (₨109) | ₨25 | + 343% | |
| Housing | + 202% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 202% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,817 (₨143,410) | ₨33,553 | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,264 (₨99,804) | ₨7,500 | + 1231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (₨12,773) | ₨4,669 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,104 (₨87,167) | ₨21,203 | + 311% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €766 (₨60,439) | ₨25,000 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €81 (₨6,387) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨1,914) | ₨1,269 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €430 (₨33,966) | ₨41,000 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (₨10,022) | ₨8,000 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨550) | ₨200 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨1,078) | ₨500 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 25% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (₨6,885) | ₨2,480 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (₨2,456) | ₨2,891 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₨6,710) | ₨5,358 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (₨10,657) | ₨4,949 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 185% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 185% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (₨1,973,524) | ₨605,082 | + 226% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (₨139) | ₨91 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (₨7,065) | ₨1,790 | + 295% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (₨1,747) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 23% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.43 (₨271) | ₨545 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨832) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (₨2,409) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.48 (₨274) | ₨248 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (₨284) | ₨206 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.41 (₨191) | ₨200 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 (₨127) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (₨131) | ₨73 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €29 (₨2,288) | ₨154 | + 1381% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 88% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (₨3,532) | ₨1,355 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨1,579) | ₨471 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (₨9,181) | ₨656 | + 1299% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₨4,736) | ₨2,179 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨873) | ₨328 | + 166% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (₨213) | ₨205 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (₨316) | ₨153 | + 106% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €582 (₨45,981) | ₨35,850 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₨15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (₨2,494) | ₨1,719 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (₨474) | ₨252 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,278 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 140% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨218,736
(€2,771)
in Amsterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨91,000
in Amritsar.
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