- Cost of Living
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- St. John's, NL
- Amsterdam
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Cost of living in St. John's, NL, Canada compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (€14) | €15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$11 (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (€5.24) | €3.34 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.80 (€1.90) | €1.04 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.91 (€3.33) | €1.89 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.31 (€3.60) | €1.92 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8 (€5.59) | €4.28 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.24 (€2.88) | €1.91 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.50 (€1.69) | €3.00 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.11 (€2.79) | €0.95 | + 194% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€11) | €5.00 | + 113% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.16 (€1.47) | €2.23 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.55 (€1.73) | €1.38 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 20% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,702 (€1,154) | €1,817 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,195 (€811) | €1,264 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$253 (€172) | €162 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,031 (€699) | €1,104 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$763 (€517) | €766 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$165 (€112) | €81 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$75 (€51) | €24 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$528 (€358) | €467 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$160 (€109) | €172 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$9 (€6) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (€15) | €13 | + 14% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 22% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$56 (€38) | €87 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$51 (€34) | €31 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$107 (€72) | €85 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$101 (€69) | €135 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 45% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,766 (€18,155) | €25,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.34 (€0.91) | €1.76 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$71 (€48) | €90 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$11 (€7) | €23 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 2% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (€7) | €2.85 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$17 (€12) | €11 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$46 (€31) | €32 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (€5.03) | €3.84 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.79 (€3.25) | €3.41 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.42 (€3.00) | €2.26 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.43 (€1.65) | €1.61 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.56 (€1.74) | €2.19 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$19 (€13) | €29 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 2% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$62 (€42) | €49 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$25 (€17) | €20 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$104 (€71) | €122 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$104 (€71) | €60 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (€5.49) | €11 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.94 (€3.35) | €2.70 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (€4.46) | €4.00 | + 11% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | C$720 (€488) | €581 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (€0.22) | €0.19 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$61 (€41) | €32 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (€9) | €6.00 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 16% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,600
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €4,676
(C$6,894)
in St. John's, NL.
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