- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- India
- Amsterdam
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 125% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,132) | ₨349 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨571) | ₨315 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (₨252) | ₨94 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (₨76) | ₨46 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (₨143) | ₨52 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (₨145) | ₨41 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 (₨323) | ₨228 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (₨144) | ₨103 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (₨226) | ₨31 | + 624% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (₨72) | ₨119 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (₨377) | ₨827 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.25 (₨170) | ₨65 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (₨104) | ₨27 | + 288% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 194% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,817 (₨137,137) | ₨26,545 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,264 (₨95,439) | ₨7,500 | + 1173% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (₨12,215) | ₨4,669 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,104 (₨83,355) | ₨30,000 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €766 (₨57,795) | ₨25,000 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €81 (₨6,107) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨1,831) | ₨1,269 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €456 (₨34,401) | ₨41,000 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €183 (₨13,825) | ₨8,000 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨499) | ₨200 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (₨983) | ₨500 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 24% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (₨6,584) | ₨2,480 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (₨2,348) | ₨2,891 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₨6,416) | ₨5,358 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (₨10,191) | ₨4,949 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 189% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 189% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (₨1,887,200) | ₨605,082 | + 212% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (₨133) | ₨74 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (₨6,756) | ₨1,790 | + 277% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (₨1,770) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.97 (₨224) | ₨545 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨862) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (₨2,397) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.84 (₨290) | ₨248 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.53 (₨267) | ₨206 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.79 (₨211) | ₨200 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.61 (₨121) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.28 (₨172) | ₨73 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (₨2,062) | ₨154 | + 1234% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 88% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €48 (₨3,624) | ₨1,355 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨1,510) | ₨471 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €122 (₨9,204) | ₨656 | + 1302% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₨4,529) | ₨2,179 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (₨748) | ₨328 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (₨204) | ₨205 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (₨302) | ₨153 | + 97% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €168 (₨12,654) | ₨8,781 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₨14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (₨2,385) | ₨1,719 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (₨453) | ₨252 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,353 prices entered by 288 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 138% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨185,497
(€2,457)
in Amsterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨78,000
in Amritsar.
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