Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 63% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland)
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 49% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (81 zł) | 46 zł | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (47 zł) | 34 zł | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (25 zł) | 16 zł | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (7 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 86% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.82 (21 zł) | 15 zł | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (10 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (8 zł) | 4.84 zł | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (7 zł) | 4.18 zł | + 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (31 zł) | 43 zł | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (10 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 119% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 76% 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 | €2,824 (12,161 zł) | 6,551 zł | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,103 (9,055 zł) | 4,407 zł | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €287 (1,238 zł) | 1,089 zł | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,707 (7,354 zł) | 3,445 zł | + 113% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,322 (5,695 zł) | 2,890 zł | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €186 (800 zł) | 583 zł | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (183 zł) | 47 zł | + 293% | |
40” flat screen tv | €319 (1,375 zł) | 1,884 zł | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (801 zł) | 415 zł | + 93% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (56 zł) | 59 zł | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (84 zł) | 96 zł | - 12% | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 8% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (426 zł) | 322 zł | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (139 zł) | 167 zł | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (405 zł) | 327 zł | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (486 zł) | 390 zł | + 25% | |
Transportation | + 84% | |||
Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 84% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,196 (104,212 zł) | 105,262 zł | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (383 zł) | 167 zł | + 129% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (117 zł) | 40 zł | + 193% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 15% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (20 zł) | 19 zł | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (57 zł) | 31 zł | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (162 zł) | 237 zł | - 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (20 zł) | 20 zł | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (18 zł) | 16 zł | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (137 zł) | 76 zł | + 81% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 51% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Kraków | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (211 zł) | 104 zł | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (110 zł) | 57 zł | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (536 zł) | 261 zł | + 105% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (324 zł) | 168 zł | + 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (61 zł) | 33 zł | + 81% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (23 zł) | 14 zł | + 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (2,640 zł) | 2,253 zł | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.34 zł) | 0.59 zł | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (202 zł) | 123 zł | + 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (40 zł) | 16 zł | + 147% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 540 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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