Cost of living
Highlands compared to Amsterdam (United States)
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Overview comparison
HighlandsAmsterdam (United States)
Consumer prices in Amsterdam (United States) are roughly 21% higher than in Highlands.
Cost of living
| Item | Highlands | Amsterdam (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,253 | 3,061 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,731 | 6,900 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,035 | 816 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,401 | 2,898 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,475.63 | 1,884.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,416.14 | 3,360.58 |
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| Food person | 552 | 632 |
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| Food family | 1,822 | 1,853 |
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| Transport person | 113.46 | 224.61 |
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| Transport family | 276.91 | 686.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.88 years | 77.66 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Highlands | Amsterdam (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.83 | 17.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.66 | 98.11 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.13 | 14.72 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.34 | 7.49 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.57 | 3.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.58 | 3.62 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Highlands | Amsterdam (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,410.1 | 2,277.36 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,173.68 | 1,832 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,910.57 | 3,766.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,483.45 | 3,091.34 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 112.22 | 205.09 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 216.2 | 211.12 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.36 | 45.31 |
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Transportation
| Item | Highlands | Amsterdam (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.33 | 4.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,508 | 10,249 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,233 | 7,453 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.7 | 3.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 58.57% | 85.96% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 15.78 | 22.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.88 | 1.88 |
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Groceries
| Item | Highlands | Amsterdam (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.04 | 1.28 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.78 | 2.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.45 | 4.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.29 | 13.9 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.37 | 13.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.7 | 15.11 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.93 | 2.23 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Highlands | Amsterdam (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.89 | 76.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 13.4 | 15.41 |
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| Doctors visit | 129.39 | 46.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.24 | 31.25 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.53 | 92.18 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 72.23 | 111.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,207.38 | 2,524.07 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,318 | 13,100 |
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