Cost of living
Amsterdam (United States) compared to Alvin
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Overview comparison
Amsterdam (United States)Alvin
Consumer prices in Amsterdam (United States) are roughly 12% higher than in Alvin.
Cost of living
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Alvin |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,061 | 2,679 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,900 | 5,733 |
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| Without rent one person | 816 | 949 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,898 | 3,197 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,884.85 | 1,256.12 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,360.58 | 2,439.26 |
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| Food person | 632 | 525 |
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| Food family | 1,853 | 1,687 |
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| Transport person | 224.61 | 99.9 |
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| Transport family | 686.21 | 290.51 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.66 years | 82.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Alvin |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.19 | 19.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 98.11 | 70.81 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 14.72 | 10.07 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.49 | 6.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.77 | 6.39 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.62 | 2.86 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Alvin |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,277.36 | 1,808.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,832 | 1,493.96 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,766.4 | 2,928.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,091.34 | 2,684.42 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 205.09 | 113.83 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.12 | 194.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.31 | 66.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Alvin |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.74 | 7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,249 | 5,490 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,453 | 2,694 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.14 | 2.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 85.96% | 62.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.1 | 19.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.88 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Alvin |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.25 | 2.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.42 | 4.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.9 | 13.95 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.85 | 11.08 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.11 | 13.34 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 | 1.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 1.58 |
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Other
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Alvin |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 76.51 | 43.04 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.41 | 14.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.72 | 142.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 31.25 | 16.39 |
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| Brand Jeans | 92.18 | 64.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 111.49 | 96.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,524.07 | 1,523.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,100 | 22,089 |
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