Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 30% more expensive than in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | + 6% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 6% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 | €20 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €13 | €13 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 | €5.68 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 | €1.35 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.68 | €4.13 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.56 | €2.99 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 | €6 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 | €2.50 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.81 | €2.00 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.52 | €1.06 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 | €7 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.97 | €1.76 | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.93 | €2.00 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 41% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Munich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,429 | €2,268 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,590 | €1,811 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €354 | €282 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,005 | €1,505 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,615 | €994 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €189 | €164 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 | €32 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €423 | €395 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €217 | €75 | + 189% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 | €8 | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €19 | €19 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Munich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €114 | €83 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 | €35 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 | €98 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 | €142 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 47% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Munich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,666 | €27,102 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.03 | €1.77 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 | €55 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €30 | €20 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 19% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.02 | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 | €10 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €38 | €69 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.74 | €4.00 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 | €2.31 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.42 | €3.20 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.93 | €1.83 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.12 | €1.35 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €36 | €23 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 17% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 | €50 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €31 | €24 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 | €149 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 | €65 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 | €13 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.09 | €4.74 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 | €4.21 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €559 | €431 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 | €0.12 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 | €63 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 | €9 | + 42% | |
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TOTAL | + 30% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 466 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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