Cost of living
Amsterdam (United States) compared to Schenectady County
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Overview comparison
Amsterdam (United States)Schenectady County
Consumer prices in Amsterdam (United States) are roughly 33% higher than in Schenectady County.
Cost of living
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,061 | 1,999 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,900 | 4,464 |
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| Without rent one person | 816 | 1,082 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,898 | 2,630 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,884.85 | 1,412.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,360.58 | 2,844.21 |
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| Food person | 632 | 615 |
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| Food family | 1,853 | 1,767 |
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| Transport person | 224.61 | 97.08 |
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| Transport family | 686.21 | 343.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.66 years | 82.2 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| Lunch Menu | 17.19 | 22.31 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 98.11 | 74.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 14.72 | 10.7 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.49 | 4.84 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.77 | 5.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.62 | 2.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 2,277.36 | 1,465.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,832 | 1,057.13 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,766.4 | 2,982.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,091.34 | 2,175.47 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 205.09 | 143.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.12 | 241.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.31 | 58.89 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.74 | 7.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 10,249 | 3,284 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 7,453 | 3,171 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.14 | 2.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 85.96% | 69.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.1 | 13.95 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.88 | 0.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Schenectady County |
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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 | 2.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.42 | 3.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.9 | 16.3 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.85 | 18.29 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.11 | 16.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.23 | 1.68 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 1.6 |
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Other
| Item | Amsterdam (United States) | Schenectady County |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 76.51 | 39.95 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.41 | 11.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 46.72 | 122.82 |
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| Haircut, simple | 31.25 | 16.01 |
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| Brand Jeans | 92.18 | 67.66 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 111.49 | 93.45 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,524.07 | 1,305.14 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 13,100 | 12,681 |
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