- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands
- Sunderland
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sunderland, United Kingdom compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 13% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £10 (€11) | €15 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.60 (€5.24) | €8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.60 (€4.10) | €3.34 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (€0.93) | €1.08 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.65 (€3.02) | €1.89 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.40 (€1.59) | €1.92 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £3.74 (€4.26) | €4.28 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.49 (€1.70) | €1.91 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.19 (€1.35) | €3.00 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.47 (€1.67) | €0.95 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (€9) | €5.00 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.87 (€2.13) | €2.36 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.78 (€0.89) | €1.38 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £806 (€919) | €1,817 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £804 (€917) | €1,264 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £136 (€155) | €162 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £515 (€587) | €1,104 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £331 (€377) | €766 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £214 (€244) | €81 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £21 (€24) | €24 | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £325 (€370) | €437 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £78 (€88) | €129 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (€8) | €7 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (€11) | €14 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £55 (€63) | €87 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £25 (€28) | €31 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £55 (€63) | €85 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £52 (€59) | €135 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 24% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £17,532 (€19,979) | €25,000 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.19 (€1.35) | €1.76 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £58 (€66) | €90 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 69% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.88 (€5.56) | €3.33 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (€9) | €11 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £120 (€137) | €31 | + 348% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.83 (€4.36) | €3.58 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.58 (€1.79) | €3.74 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.58 (€2.94) | €2.80 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.71 (€1.94) | €1.37 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.30 (€1.48) | €1.63 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £6 (€7) | €27 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Sunderland (United Kingdom) is 11% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (€25) | €49 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £16 (€18) | €20 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 (€91) | €116 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £49 (€56) | €60 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.50 (€6) | €11 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.75 (€3.13) | €2.70 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.17 (€3.62) | €4.00 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £600 (€684) | €582 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (€40) | €32 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £7 (€8) | €6.00 | + 33% | |
| 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 1,382 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
/
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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
€5,700
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €4,649
(£4,080)
in Sunderland.
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