Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands vs Gibraltar
Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 23% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (£13) | £9 | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (£8) | £6 | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.81 (£4.13) | £3.27 | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (£1.09) | £1.42 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.46 (£2.97) | £2.78 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (£2.33) | £1.57 | + 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.65) | £3.40 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.48 (£2.13) | £1.73 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.03 (£1.75) | £2.92 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.66 (£1.43) | £0.98 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (£10) | £5.69 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.71 (£2.33) | £1.37 | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.37 (£1.17) | £1.31 | - 10% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 10% cheaper than in Gibraltar | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,002 (£1,722) | £2,470 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,552 (£1,335) | £1,426 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (£148) | £104 | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,512 (£1,300) | £1,386 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,105 (£950) | £880 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (£93) | £63 | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (£27) | £34 | - 19% | |
40” flat screen tv | €469 (£403) | £350 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (£129) | £81 | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (£8) | £9 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (£12) | £9 | + 34% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 23% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €101 (£86) | £39 | + 121% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (£30) | £39 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (£80) | £51 | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €131 (£113) | £40 | + 183% | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 121% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,912 (£25,727) | £12,722 | + 102% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (£1.43) | £1.02 | + 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (£76) | £23 | + 223% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 (£22) | £20 | + 10% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.73 (£4.07) | £2.52 | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (£10) | £2.50 | + 292% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (£30) | £50 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.54 (£3.05) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.52 (£3.02) | £1.88 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (£2.98) | £2.96 | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (£1.57) | £1.74 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 (£1.65) | £1.56 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (£26) | £11 | + 127% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 24% more expensive than in Gibraltar | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (£36) | £26 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (£20) | £12 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (£67) | £22 | + 206% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (£56) | £52 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (£10) | £5.25 | + 94% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.86 (£3.32) | £1.84 | + 81% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.76 (£4.09) | £3.05 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (£391) | £246 | + 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (£0.16) | £0.17 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (£45) | £55 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (£7) | £2.93 | + 135% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.860
GIP
/
EUR
Do you live in Gibraltar? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in San Francisco, California is about the same as in San Francisco, California
- Cost of living in Valencia is 87% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Montevideo is 76% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Valencia is 100% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in São Paulo is 30% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in New York City
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Madrid is 137% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in London is 19% more expensive than in Paris
- Cost of living in Salvador is 6% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lugano (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Almuñécar (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Guarda (Portugal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rotterdam (Netherlands)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zagreb (Croatia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kraków (Poland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Frankfurt am Main (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sion (Switzerland)
Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 25% more expensive than in Gibraltar
For example, you would need at least £9,338 (€10,857) in Amsterdam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £7,500 in Gibraltar.
Prices recently added
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in São Paulo costs R$ 10 (11 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Cochabamba costs $b85 (39 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Banja Luka costs 5.00KM (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Moscow costs руб 500 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in normal area in Montreal costs C$600 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Stockton, California costs $18 (about 2 hours ago)