- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Northampton
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northampton, United Kingdom compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€12) | €15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.80 (€5.48) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.15 (€3.59) | €3.34 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.77 (€0.87) | €1.08 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.00 (€2.28) | €1.89 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.13 (€1.29) | €1.92 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.72 (€4.25) | €4.28 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (€2.19) | €1.91 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.00 (€1.14) | €3.00 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.09 (€1.24) | €0.95 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (€8) | €5.00 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.87 (€2.13) | €2.36 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.66 (€0.75) | €1.38 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,117 (€1,274) | €1,817 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £784 (€894) | €1,264 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £113 (€129) | €162 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £975 (€1,112) | €1,104 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £602 (€687) | €766 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £193 (€221) | €81 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £23 (€26) | €24 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £425 (€484) | €437 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€91) | €129 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.78 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (€9) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £48 (€54) | €87 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £26 (€29) | €31 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (€66) | €85 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £49 (€56) | €135 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 33% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,410 (€22,141) | €25,000 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.21 (€1.38) | €1.76 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £45 (€51) | €90 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £13 (€15) | €23 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 35% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.63 (€4.14) | €3.33 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £7 (€8) | €11 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £80 (€91) | €31 | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.86 (€3.26) | €3.58 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.00 (€2.28) | €3.74 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.79 (€3.19) | €2.80 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.64 (€1.87) | €1.37 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.55 (€1.77) | €1.63 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (€14) | €27 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 7% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £23 (€26) | €49 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (€20) | €20 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £78 (€88) | €116 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £40 (€46) | €60 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6 (€7) | €11 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.02 (€3.44) | €2.70 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.82 (€4.36) | €4.00 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.25 (€0.29) | €0.19 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€40) | €32 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (€10) | €6.00 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,398 prices entered by 338 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
/
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Cost of living in Northampton (United Kingdom) is 18% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€6,000
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €4,909
(£4,304)
in Northampton.
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