Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (65 zł) | 68 zł | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (45 zł) | 33 zł | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.92 (25 zł) | 28 zł | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.58 (7 zł) | 7 zł | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.68 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (12 zł) | 18 zł | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (26 zł) | 29 zł | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (8 zł) | 5.81 zł | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.94 (8 zł) | 8 zł | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (34 zł) | 82 zł | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.97 (12 zł) | 11 zł | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.17 (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 17% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,987 (12,422 zł) | 7,146 zł | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,312 (9,615 zł) | 5,195 zł | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €354 (1,471 zł) | 1,395 zł | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,886 (7,845 zł) | 3,629 zł | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,458 (6,064 zł) | 2,912 zł | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €189 (787 zł) | 798 zł | - 1% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (198 zł) | 75 zł | + 163% | |
40” flat screen tv | €423 (1,758 zł) | 1,379 zł | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €217 (903 zł) | 781 zł | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (75 zł) | 61 zł | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (80 zł) | 74 zł | + 8% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €117 (485 zł) | 403 zł | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (156 zł) | 195 zł | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (415 zł) | 397 zł | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (437 zł) | 615 zł | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 49% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,829 (149,009 zł) | 164,210 zł | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.24 (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €93 (385 zł) | 230 zł | + 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (114 zł) | 28 zł | + 304% | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 30% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 (17 zł) | 39 zł | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (56 zł) | 76 zł | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (156 zł) | 291 zł | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (20 zł) | 29 zł | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (21 zł) | 29 zł | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.12 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €36 (150 zł) | 104 zł | + 44% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Łódź | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (249 zł) | 140 zł | + 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €31 (128 zł) | 73 zł | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 (731 zł) | 427 zł | + 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (379 zł) | 214 zł | + 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (60 zł) | 43 zł | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.36 (18 zł) | 24 zł | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (2,549 zł) | 2,736 zł | - 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.33 zł) | 0.96 zł | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (230 zł) | 208 zł | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (48 zł) | 29 zł | + 68% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2025.
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