Cost of living
Amsterdam (United States) compared to California
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Overview comparison
Amsterdam (United States)California
Consumer prices in Amsterdam (United States) are roughly 1% higher than in California.
Cost of living
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | California |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,061 | 2,710 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,900 | 5,490 |
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| Without rent one person | 816 | 739 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,898 | 2,580 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,884.85 | 1,989.26 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,360.58 | 2,721.7 |
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| Food person | 632 | 686 |
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| Food family | 1,853 | 1,529 |
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| Transport person | 224.61 | 119.32 |
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| Transport family | 686.21 | 310.41 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.66 years | 68.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | California |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.19 | 18.13 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 98.11 | 70.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 14.72 | 11.29 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.49 | 6.44 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.77 | 5.96 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.62 | 3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | California |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,277.36 | 1,692.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,832 | 1,600.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,766.4 | 2,760.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,091.34 | 2,569.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 205.09 | 79.14 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.12 | 148.62 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.31 | 64.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | California |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.74 | 6.26 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,249 | 6,832 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,453 | 5,681 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.14 | 1.78 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 85.96% | 82.54% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.1 | 21.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.88 | 1.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | California |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.28 | 1.23 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.25 | 3.56 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.42 | 2.99 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.9 | 15.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.85 | 12.94 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.11 | 14.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 | 1.67 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 1.22 |
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Other
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | California |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 76.51 | 49.93 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.41 | 15.49 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.72 | 90.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 31.25 | 13.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 92.18 | 49.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 111.49 | 93.97 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,524.07 | 1,344.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,100 | 25,203 |
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