Cost of living
Amsterdam (Netherlands) compared to Noord-Holland
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Overview comparison
Amsterdam (Netherlands)Noord-Holland
Consumer prices in Amsterdam (Netherlands) are roughly 51% higher than in Noord-Holland.
Cost of living
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Noord-Holland |
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| Total with rent one person | 3,126 | 1,825 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,413 | 4,050 |
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| Without rent one person | 932 | 851 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,343 | 2,382 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,951.93 | 1,104.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,321 | 998.94 |
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| Food person | 609 | 559 |
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| Food family | 1,764 | 1,312 |
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| Transport person | 245.45 | 87.12 |
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| Transport family | 502.14 | 191.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 81.3 years | 82.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Noord-Holland |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.22 | 14.06 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 81.55 | 86.99 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 14.89 | 11.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.63 | 3.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.15 | 2.84 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 3.57 | 2.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Noord-Holland |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,905.02 | 1,055.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,900.03 | 910.94 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,624.09 | 1,147.49 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,556.59 | 946.5 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 211.98 | 138.35 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 313.13 | 181.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.55 | 39.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Noord-Holland |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.47 | 4.07 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 9,646 | 5,898 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 9,090 | 3,836 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 3.77 | 1.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.06% | 75.76% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 29.34 | 25.03 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.24 | 2.05 |
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Groceries
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Noord-Holland |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.59 | 1.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.44 | 1.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.31 | 4.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.45 | 14.59 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.54 | 13.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.33 | 18.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.87 | 2.08 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Amsterdam (Netherlands) | Noord-Holland |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 66.05 | 26.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 17.65 | 10.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.46 | 90.1 |
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| Haircut, simple | 29.99 | 12.29 |
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| Brand Jeans | 90.99 | 52.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.3 | 72.48 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 2,056.95 | 1,330.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 14,279 | 4,984 |
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