Cost of living
Amsterdam (Netherlands) compared to Maastricht
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Overview comparison
Amsterdam (Netherlands)Maastricht
Consumer prices in Amsterdam (Netherlands) are roughly 45% higher than in Maastricht.
Cost of living
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,126 | 2,123 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,413 | 4,153 |
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| Without rent one person | 932 | 852 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,343 | 2,510 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,951.93 | 1,121.62 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,321 | 1,909.46 |
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| Food person | 609 | 548 |
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| Food family | 1,764 | 1,414 |
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| Transport person | 245.45 | 108.11 |
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| Transport family | 502.14 | 239.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.3 years | 84.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.22 | 18.73 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 81.55 | 60.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 14.89 | 12.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.63 | 6.04 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.15 | 3.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.57 | 2.67 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,905.02 | 1,111.98 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,900.03 | 1,095.05 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,624.09 | 2,305.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,556.59 | 1,475.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.98 | 119.84 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 313.13 | 164.73 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.55 | 43.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.47 | 4.11 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 9,646 | 4,815 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 9,090 | 3,268 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.77 | 3.08 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.06% | 101.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 29.34 | 23.55 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.24 | 2.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 | 1.45 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.44 | 1.81 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.31 | 4.46 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.45 | 12.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.54 | 17.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.33 | 15.83 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.87 | 2.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.55 |
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Other
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Maastricht |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 66.05 | 46.09 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.65 | 13.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.46 | 42.47 |
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| Haircut, simple | 29.99 | 15.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 90.99 | 86.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.3 | 126.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,056.95 | 1,234.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,279 | 7,807 |
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