Cost of living in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 16% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 36% | |||
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| Food in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 36% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (CHF 17) | CHF 22 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (CHF 10) | CHF 16 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.72 (CHF 4.70) | CHF 14 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.13 (CHF 1.12) | CHF 1.36 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.51 (CHF 4.49) | CHF 5.35 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.80 (CHF 2.79) | CHF 4.05 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.92 (CHF 5.90) | CHF 10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (CHF 2.22) | CHF 4.29 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.48 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 2.16 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.31 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 2.48 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.71 (CHF 5.69) | CHF 15 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.72 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 2.56 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (CHF 1.45) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Sion | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,574 (CHF 2,563) | CHF 1,743 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,986 (CHF 1,978) | CHF 1,498 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €260 (CHF 259) | CHF 175 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,618 (CHF 1,611) | CHF 1,330 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,381 (CHF 1,375) | CHF 1,033 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €140 (CHF 139) | CHF 106 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €43 (CHF 43) | CHF 38 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €319 (CHF 317) | CHF 421 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €210 (CHF 209) | CHF 109 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (CHF 12) | CHF 14 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €24 (CHF 23) | CHF 25 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 28% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (CHF 74) | CHF 103 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (CHF 32) | CHF 50 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (CHF 86) | CHF 101 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (CHF 117) | CHF 117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 26% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,796 (CHF 27,671) | CHF 27,795 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 1.61 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (CHF 90) | CHF 138 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €26 (CHF 26) | CHF 45 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 28% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Sion | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.58 (CHF 4.56) | CHF 11 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (CHF 11) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (CHF 35) | CHF 64 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.14 (CHF 4.12) | CHF 8 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.57 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 4.16 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.90 (CHF 3.88) | CHF 4.17 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (CHF 1.75) | CHF 3.05 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 (CHF 1.90) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €31 (CHF 31) | CHF 30 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 27% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Amsterdam | Sion | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (CHF 42) | CHF 69 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (CHF 24) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €104 (CHF 103) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (CHF 69) | CHF 97 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (CHF 12) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.20 (CHF 3.19) | CHF 4.24 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (CHF 5.00) | CHF 5.90 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €455 (CHF 453) | CHF 400 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (CHF 0.08) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (CHF 38) | CHF 100 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 323 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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