- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Sunderland
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sunderland, United Kingdom compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 14% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £11 (€12) | €15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.01 (€4.39) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.91 (€4.28) | €3.34 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.70 (€0.77) | €1.01 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.72 (€2.98) | €1.89 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.52 (€1.66) | €1.92 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.02 (€3.30) | €4.28 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.63 (€1.78) | €1.91 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.15 (€1.26) | €3.00 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.34 (€1.47) | €0.95 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €5.00 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.87 (€2.04) | €2.25 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.78 (€0.85) | €1.38 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 29% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,035 (€1,132) | €1,817 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,091 (€1,194) | €1,264 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £273 (€298) | €162 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £477 (€522) | €1,104 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £325 (€356) | €766 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £72 (€79) | €81 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £15 (€16) | €24 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £295 (€323) | €456 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £80 (€88) | €183 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €7 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€10) | €13 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £56 (€62) | €87 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £30 (€33) | €31 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £51 (€56) | €85 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £52 (€57) | €135 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 20% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £18,198 (€19,910) | €25,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (€1.30) | €1.76 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £66 (€72) | €90 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 49% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.20 (€4.60) | €2.97 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £120 (€131) | €32 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.50 (€3.83) | €3.84 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.77 (€1.93) | €3.53 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.58 (€2.82) | €2.79 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.73 (€1.89) | €1.61 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (€1.57) | €2.28 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £7 (€7) | €27 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £24 (€27) | €48 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £15 (€16) | €20 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £54 (€59) | €122 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £51 (€56) | €60 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.50 (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.55 (€2.79) | €2.70 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.08 (€3.37) | €4.00 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £117 (€128) | €168 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (€45) | €32 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £7 (€8) | €6.00 | + 28% | |
| 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 1,361 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sunderland (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 €4,906
(£4,484)
in Sunderland.
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