Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 177% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico)
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| Food | + 81% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 81% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 207 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 170 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 56 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 26 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.68 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 48 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.56 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 20 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 76 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 39 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 27 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 23 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 265 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.97 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 35 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 20 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 423% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 423% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,429 (Mex$ 74,664) | Mex$ 11,383 | + 556% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,590 (Mex$ 56,381) | Mex$ 5,621 | + 903% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €354 (Mex$ 7,703) | Mex$ 749 | + 929% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,005 (Mex$ 43,644) | Mex$ 8,059 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,615 (Mex$ 35,160) | Mex$ 3,883 | + 805% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €189 (Mex$ 4,119) | Mex$ 670 | + 515% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (Mex$ 908) | Mex$ 434 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (Mex$ 9,204) | Mex$ 7,369 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €217 (Mex$ 4,728) | Mex$ 2,233 | + 112% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 115 | + 241% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 156 | + 170% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 85% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 (Mex$ 2,491) | Mex$ 985 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Mex$ 786) | Mex$ 564 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Mex$ 2,219) | Mex$ 1,484 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (Mex$ 2,463) | Mex$ 1,356 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 178% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 178% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,666 (Mex$ 754,777) | Mex$ 327,976 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 24 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (Mex$ 1,957) | Mex$ 527 | + 271% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (Mex$ 658) | Mex$ 407 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 60% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 52 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 198 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (Mex$ 818) | Mex$ 830 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 70 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 54 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 56 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 39 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.12 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 33 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €36 (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 280 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 103% more expensive than in Cuernavaca (Mexico) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Cuernavaca | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (Mex$ 1,306) | Mex$ 433 | + 201% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 (Mex$ 667) | Mex$ 190 | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 (Mex$ 3,825) | Mex$ 795 | + 381% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (Mex$ 1,968) | Mex$ 794 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 136 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 80 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 49 | + 183% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (Mex$ 13,345) | Mex$ 9,341 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Mex$ 1.74) | Mex$ 2.45 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (Mex$ 1,221) | Mex$ 928 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 75 | + 252% | |
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TOTAL | + 177% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 354 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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