Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 45% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 37% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (211 kr) | 117 kr | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (122 kr) | 93 kr | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.86 (66 kr) | 55 kr | + 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.68 (19 kr) | 15 kr | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.82 (54 kr) | 38 kr | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (36 kr) | 34 kr | + 5% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (72 kr) | 53 kr | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (25 kr) | 33 kr | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (20 kr) | 16 kr | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.58 (18 kr) | 19 kr | - 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (82 kr) | 103 kr | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €3.07 (35 kr) | 23 kr | + 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.31 (26 kr) | 14 kr | + 93% | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 90% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Malmo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,824 (31,874 kr) | 15,740 kr | + 103% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,103 (23,734 kr) | 11,553 kr | + 105% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €287 (3,245 kr) | 2,326 kr | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,707 (19,274 kr) | 9,190 kr | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,322 (14,927 kr) | 6,226 kr | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €186 (2,097 kr) | 410 kr | + 411% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (479 kr) | 359 kr | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | €319 (3,604 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €186 (2,100 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 86% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (146 kr) | 67 kr | + 119% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €20 (221 kr) | 166 kr | + 33% | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is about the same as in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (1,118 kr) | 992 kr | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (365 kr) | 419 kr | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (1,062 kr) | 933 kr | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (1,274 kr) | 1,129 kr | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 42% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,196 (273,137 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.02 (23 kr) | 17 kr | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €89 (1,004 kr) | 606 kr | + 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (307 kr) | 319 kr | - 4% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 23% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Malmo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.74 (54 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (149 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 (424 kr) | 260 kr | + 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.59 (52 kr) | 41 kr | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (46 kr) | 31 kr | + 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.18 (47 kr) | 28 kr | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (23 kr) | 28 kr | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (25 kr) | 21 kr | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €32 (360 kr) | 295 kr | + 22% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 9% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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Amsterdam | Malmo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (554 kr) | 415 kr | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €26 (288 kr) | 274 kr | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €124 (1,405 kr) | 819 kr | + 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (848 kr) | 750 kr | + 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (159 kr) | 140 kr | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (39 kr) | 42 kr | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.45 (61 kr) | 72 kr | - 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (6,919 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (0.90 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €47 (529 kr) | 290 kr | + 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (104 kr) | 67 kr | + 56% | |
TOTAL | + 45% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 310 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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