Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 25% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 15% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | London | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (£17) | £15 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 (£11) | £7 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (£5.29) | £3.82 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (£1.07) | £1.16 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.04 (£4.25) | £3.97 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.59 (£3.03) | £2.01 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (£5.68) | £4.40 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (£1.78) | £1.97 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (£1.50) | £0.79 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.53 (£1.29) | £1.83 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (£5.41) | £11 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 (£2.53) | £2.17 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.85 (£1.56) | £1.23 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 28% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,462 (£2,920) | £4,198 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,580 (£2,176) | £3,673 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €332 (£280) | £155 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,013 (£1,697) | £3,232 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,627 (£1,372) | £2,006 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €205 (£173) | £136 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (£36) | £27 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 (£357) | £254 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €217 (£183) | £121 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €17 (£15) | £5.72 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 (£16) | £12 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 8% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 (£97) | £72 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (£30) | £35 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (£86) | £83 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (£95) | £92 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 42% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €35,128 (£29,629) | £28,424 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.05 (£1.73) | £1.43 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (£76) | £172 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 (£25) | £22 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 11% more expensive than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 (£3.39) | £2.54 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (£13) | £7 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (£32) | £62 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 (£4.00) | £3.62 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.23 (£3.57) | £2.06 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 (£3.73) | £4.81 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.95 (£1.65) | £1.96 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.42 (£2.04) | £2.17 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €34 (£29) | £16 | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 6% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | London | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €64 (£54) | £47 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 (£25) | £24 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 (£148) | £127 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €91 (£77) | £79 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (£11) | £13 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.01 (£3.39) | £3.74 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (£5.15) | £7 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €559 (£471) | £398 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (£0.07) | £0.11 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (£47) | £48 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (£10) | £16 | - 34% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,352 prices entered by 217 different people.
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