- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- India
- Amsterdam
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 153% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (₨1,224) | ₨349 | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (₨632) | ₨315 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.34 (₨272) | ₨94 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (₨88) | ₨41 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (₨154) | ₨52 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.92 (₨157) | ₨41 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.28 (₨349) | ₨228 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (₨156) | ₨87 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.00 (₨245) | ₨35 | + 601% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (₨78) | ₨119 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (₨408) | ₨809 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.36 (₨193) | ₨65 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (₨113) | ₨25 | + 358% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 212% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,817 (₨148,282) | ₨33,553 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,264 (₨103,195) | ₨7,500 | + 1276% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (₨13,207) | ₨4,669 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,104 (₨90,129) | ₨21,203 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €766 (₨62,492) | ₨25,000 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €81 (₨6,604) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €24 (₨1,979) | ₨1,269 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €437 (₨35,672) | ₨41,000 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (₨10,531) | ₨8,000 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (₨564) | ₨200 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (₨1,110) | ₨500 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 29% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (₨7,119) | ₨2,480 | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (₨2,539) | ₨2,891 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (₨6,938) | ₨5,358 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (₨11,019) | ₨4,949 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 192% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,000 (₨2,040,574) | ₨605,082 | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.76 (₨144) | ₨91 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (₨7,305) | ₨1,790 | + 308% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (₨1,839) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 27% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.33 (₨272) | ₨545 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (₨860) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €31 (₨2,491) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.58 (₨293) | ₨248 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.74 (₨305) | ₨206 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (₨228) | ₨200 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (₨112) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.63 (₨133) | ₨73 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €27 (₨2,214) | ₨154 | + 1333% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 96% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (₨4,027) | ₨1,355 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (₨1,632) | ₨471 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (₨9,493) | ₨656 | + 1346% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (₨4,897) | ₨2,179 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (₨923) | ₨328 | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.70 (₨220) | ₨205 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (₨326) | ₨153 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €582 (₨47,543) | ₨35,850 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (₨16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (₨2,578) | ₨1,719 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (₨490) | ₨252 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,272 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 149% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨238,652
(€2,924)
in Amsterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨96,000
in Amritsar.
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