Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 40% more expensive than in Lille (France)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 | €15 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €8 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.11 | €5.83 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.07 | €1.18 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 | €3.66 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 | €2.66 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.40 | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 | €2.33 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 | €1.42 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.26 | €2.04 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €6 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.94 | €1.95 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 | €1.15 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 86% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Lille | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,403 | €1,202 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,896 | €869 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €221 | €123 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,462 | €665 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,210 | €563 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €107 | €75 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 | €28 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €360 | €336 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 | €95 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 | €10 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 | €13 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 14% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Lille | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 | €93 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 | €35 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 | €95 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 | €90 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 56% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Lille | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,183 | €23,157 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.12 | €1.54 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €91 | €53 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 24% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Lille | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.58 | €5.32 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 | €4.35 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 | €25 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 | €4.09 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.57 | €3.41 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 | €3.68 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 | €1.60 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 | €2.15 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 | €23 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 5% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 | €43 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 | €22 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 | €79 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 | €54 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 | €8 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.54 | €3.11 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 | €5.34 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 | €443 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 | €0.22 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 | €35 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 | €7 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2022.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 355 prices entered by 71 different people.
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