Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 39% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 20% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 20% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 | €18 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 | €9 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.02 | €4.13 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 | €1.03 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.05 | €3.01 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 | €2.43 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 | €7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 | €2.04 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 | €1.33 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 | €1.14 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €6 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.08 | €2.02 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 | €0.88 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 64% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,620 | €1,654 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,987 | €1,083 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €276 | €122 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,647 | €1,122 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,387 | €809 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 | €96 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 | €27 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 | €354 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 | €100 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 | €8 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 | €12 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 11% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 | €89 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 | €38 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 | €87 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 | €120 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 59% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,196 | €26,576 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.13 | €1.67 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €89 | €41 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 | €26 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.80 | €7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €8 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 | €62 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 | €4.29 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 | €2.95 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 | €3.66 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 | €2.09 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 | €1.81 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 | €18 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 11% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 | €38 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €26 | €17 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 | €54 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 | €57 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €13 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 | €2.89 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 | €5.24 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 | €688 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.13 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 | €52 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 | €5.41 | + 56% | |
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TOTAL | + 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,963 prices entered by 261 different people.
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