Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 57% more expensive than in Lille (France)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 20% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 | €16 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €8 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €5.81 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 | €1.15 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.67 | €4.20 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.09 | €2.73 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 | €2.12 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.74 | €1.53 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 | €2.65 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €6 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.36 | €2.29 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.16 | €1.36 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 145% 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 | €3,218 | €1,236 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,524 | €881 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €294 | €123 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,969 | €693 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,618 | €572 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €176 | €82 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €46 | €25 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 | €336 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 | €95 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 | €10 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 | €13 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Lille | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €100 | €93 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 | €35 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 | €95 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €136 | €90 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 47% 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 | €35,829 | €23,157 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.15 | €1.72 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 | €53 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €25 | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 46% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Lille | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 | €5.32 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €5.14 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 | €25 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.87 | €4.09 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.13 | €3.41 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.48 | €3.68 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 | €1.60 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.21 | €2.15 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 | €23 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 18% more expensive than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 | €43 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 | €22 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 | €79 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €94 | €58 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 | €8 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.05 | €3.11 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 | €5.77 | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 | €443 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.22 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 | €37 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 | €9 | + 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 236 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2024.
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