Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 74% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (81 zł) | 50 zł | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (48 zł) | 33 zł | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.02 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (5.97 zł) | 4.87 zł | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.05 (23 zł) | 15 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (29 zł) | 24 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (10 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (7 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (6 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.76 (27 zł) | 56 zł | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.08 (14 zł) | 9 zł | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (7 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 98% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,586 (11,933 zł) | 6,134 zł | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,998 (9,217 zł) | 5,657 zł | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €349 (1,612 zł) | 988 zł | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,642 (7,575 zł) | 3,378 zł | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,375 (6,342 zł) | 2,885 zł | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 (729 zł) | 625 zł | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (196 zł) | 47 zł | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (1,473 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (859 zł) | 415 zł | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (62 zł) | 66 zł | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €26 (119 zł) | 62 zł | + 92% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 12% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (354 zł) | 412 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (149 zł) | 206 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (398 zł) | 308 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (521 zł) | 354 zł | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 126% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,527 (122,393 zł) | 71,121 zł | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.09 (10 zł) | 6 zł | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (411 zł) | 142 zł | + 188% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (120 zł) | 59 zł | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.80 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (61 zł) | 31 zł | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (161 zł) | 228 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (21 zł) | 20 zł | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (19 zł) | 17 zł | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.89 (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (147 zł) | 62 zł | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 48% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (226 zł) | 124 zł | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (114 zł) | 63 zł | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (574 zł) | 219 zł | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (342 zł) | 188 zł | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (66 zł) | 25 zł | + 161% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.35 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €540 (2,491 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.36 zł) | 0.64 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (179 zł) | 123 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (37 zł) | 17 zł | + 117% | |
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TOTAL | + 74% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 682 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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