Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela, Spain compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
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| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 24% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 | €15 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 | €8 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 | €3.34 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 | €1.08 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 | €1.89 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 | €1.92 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.01 | €4.28 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 | €1.91 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 | €3.00 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 | €0.95 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €5.00 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 | €2.36 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 | €1.38 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 43% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €707 | €1,817 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €495 | €1,264 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 | €162 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 | €1,104 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €339 | €766 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 | €81 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 | €24 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €486 | €437 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 | €129 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 | €14 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 | €87 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 | €31 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 | €85 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 | €135 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 47% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,499 | €25,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 | €1.76 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €33 | €90 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 | €23 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 0% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 | €3.33 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.22 | €11 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 | €31 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 | €3.58 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 | €3.74 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 | €2.80 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 | €1.37 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 | €1.63 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 | €27 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 28% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 | €49 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 | €20 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 | €116 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 | €60 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.61 | €11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 | €2.70 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 | €4.00 | + 9% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 | €582 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 | €0.19 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 | €32 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.71 | €6.00 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,363 prices entered by 332 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 35% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,700
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,687
in Santiago de Compostela.
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