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- St. John's, NL
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Cost of living in St. John's, NL, Canada compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (€13) | €15 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$12 (€8) | €8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (€4.43) | €3.34 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.75 (€1.76) | €1.09 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.29 (€2.75) | €1.89 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.44 (€3.48) | €1.92 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$9 (€5.80) | €4.28 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.21 (€2.70) | €1.91 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.77 (€1.77) | €3.00 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.29 (€2.74) | €0.95 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (€10) | €5.00 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.18 (€1.39) | €2.36 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.82 (€1.81) | €1.38 | + 31% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 17% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,924 (€1,231) | €1,817 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,320 (€845) | €1,264 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$293 (€187) | €162 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,049 (€672) | €1,104 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$813 (€520) | €766 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$184 (€118) | €81 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$71 (€45) | €24 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$605 (€388) | €437 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$175 (€112) | €129 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$22 (€14) | €14 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 24% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$55 (€36) | €87 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$52 (€33) | €31 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$107 (€68) | €85 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$100 (€64) | €135 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 47% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$26,458 (€16,935) | €25,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.32 (€0.84) | €1.76 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$72 (€46) | €90 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$15 (€10) | €23 | - 58% | |
| 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) | €3.33 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (€10) | €11 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$56 (€36) | €31 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (€4.74) | €3.58 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.79 (€3.07) | €3.74 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.42 (€2.83) | €2.80 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.43 (€1.55) | €1.37 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.56 (€1.64) | €1.63 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$18 (€12) | €27 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in St. John's, NL (Canada) is 7% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$68 (€43) | €49 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (€17) | €20 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$100 (€64) | €116 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$103 (€66) | €60 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (€5.58) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.83 (€3.09) | €2.70 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (€4.14) | €4.00 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$577 (€370) | €582 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.78 (€0.50) | €0.19 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (€35) | €32 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$13 (€9) | €6.00 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,554 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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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 €4,677
(C$7,307)
in St. John's, NL.
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