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