Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 60% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 32% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 | €18 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 | €11 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €3.92 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 | €1.04 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.04 | €3.26 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.61 | €2.27 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 | €2.28 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 | €1.67 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 | €1.03 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 | €7 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.33 | €1.93 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.85 | €0.87 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 81% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,462 | €1,902 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,580 | €1,321 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €332 | €116 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,013 | €1,268 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,627 | €888 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €205 | €85 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 | €23 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 | €333 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €161 | €93 | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €16 | €9 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 | €12 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 | €74 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 | €29 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 | €81 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 | €90 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 107% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €37,441 | €29,137 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.05 | €1.54 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 | €29 | + 215% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 | €20 | + 51% | |
| 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) | €5.03 | €13 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 | €8 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 | €56 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.91 | €4.11 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.64 | €3.44 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.87 | €3.72 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 | €2.07 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.55 | €2.55 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €41 | €18 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 16% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €64 | €39 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €30 | €19 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 | €51 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 | €54 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €13 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.02 | €3.75 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 | €5.21 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €482 | €499 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.27 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 | €58 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 | €5.95 | + 103% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,413 prices entered by 220 different people.
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