Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 33% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 12% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 | €14 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 | €10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.92 | €6 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.58 | €1.23 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.68 | €4.31 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 | €3.39 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 | €2.80 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 | €2.13 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.94 | €1.18 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 | €6 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.97 | €1.81 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.17 | €1.88 | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 35% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,987 | €2,457 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,312 | €1,566 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €354 | €247 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,927 | €1,340 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,458 | €933 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €189 | €172 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 | €36 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 | €499 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €217 | €96 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 | €6 | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 | €16 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 14% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €117 | €85 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 | €35 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 | €89 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 | €134 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 55% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Berlin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,829 | €34,160 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.24 | €1.74 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €93 | €48 | + 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 | €23 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 27% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 | €8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €5.27 | + 154% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 | €56 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 | €4.33 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 | €2.80 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 | €3.08 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 | €1.67 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.12 | €2.01 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €36 | €23 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 24% more expensive than in Berlin (Germany) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 | €46 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 | €25 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 | €139 | + 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 | €64 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €12 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.36 | €3.77 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 | €4.00 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 | €776 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.09 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 | €36 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €11 | €8 | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 728 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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