- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Northampton
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northampton, United Kingdom compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 21% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€11) | €15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.31 (€4.86) | €8 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.15 (€3.56) | €3.34 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.73 (€0.83) | €1.04 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.00 (€2.25) | €1.89 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.13 (€1.27) | €1.92 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.72 (€4.20) | €4.28 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.00 (€2.26) | €1.91 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.10 (€1.24) | €3.00 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.16 (€1.31) | €0.95 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €5.00 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.75 (€1.98) | €2.23 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.66 (€0.74) | €1.38 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £994 (€1,122) | €1,817 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £782 (€883) | €1,264 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £113 (€128) | €162 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £975 (€1,101) | €1,104 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £627 (€708) | €766 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £179 (€202) | €81 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £24 (€27) | €24 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £448 (€506) | €467 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £75 (€84) | €172 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £7 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 28% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (€56) | €87 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £26 (€29) | €31 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £45 (€51) | €85 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £53 (€59) | €135 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 38% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,982 (€21,429) | €25,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.18 (€1.33) | €1.76 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £44 (€50) | €90 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £6 (€7) | €23 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 27% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.50 (€3.95) | €2.85 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £80 (€90) | €32 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.83 (€3.19) | €3.84 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (€2.44) | €3.41 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.79 (€3.16) | €2.26 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.75 (€1.98) | €1.61 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.70 (€1.92) | €2.19 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £11 (€13) | €29 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (€25) | €49 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (€19) | €20 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £89 (€101) | €122 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £35 (€39) | €60 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £3.79 (€4.28) | €11 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.03 (€3.42) | €2.70 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.33 (€3.75) | €4.00 | - 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €581 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.21 (€0.24) | €0.19 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€39) | €32 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (€9) | €6.00 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,391 prices entered by 303 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 22% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,400
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €4,208
(£3,727)
in Northampton.
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