Cost of Living Comparison Between Amsterdam and Paris 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Paris are 10.1% higher than in Amsterdam (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Paris are 0.5% higher than in Amsterdam | |
| Rent Prices in Paris are 14.4% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Restaurant Prices in Paris are 6.5% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Groceries Prices in Paris are 40.0% higher than in Amsterdam | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Paris is 22.7% lower than in Amsterdam | |
Restaurants | Amsterdam Edit |
Paris Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 18.00 € | -10.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 85.00 € | 72.50 € | -14.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 12.00 € | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.20 € | 7.00 € | +12.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 € | 7.00 € | +27.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.89 € | 4.27 € | +9.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.98 € | 3.35 € | +12.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.52 € | 2.76 € | +9.3 % |
Markets | Amsterdam Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.67 € | 5.47 € | +17.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.60 € | 1.56 € | -2.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.17 € | 1.04 € | -11.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.97 € | 4.62 € | +16.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.17 € | 9.59 € | +85.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.38 € | 6.42 € | +19.4 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.17 € | 9.92 € | +60.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 1.44 € | +70.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.90 € | 1.04 € | +14.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 1.56 € | +83.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 € | 1.81 € | +29.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.77 € | 1.00 € | +30.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.75 € | 1.08 € | +44.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.11 € | 1.58 € | +42.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.74 € | 0.89 € | +20.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.58 € | 8.00 € | +21.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.29 € | 2.36 € | +82.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.30 € | 3.52 € | +52.9 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.50 € | 12.25 € | +28.9 % |
Transportation | Amsterdam Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.40 € | 2.15 € | -36.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 81.50 € | 85.00 € | +4.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 6.25 € | +56.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | 3.11 € | -19.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 31.70 € | 46.00 € | +45.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.39 € | 7.15 € | -3.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,500.00 € | 30,000.00 € | +1.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,969.58 € | 30,332.22 € | -5.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Amsterdam Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 240.34 € | 219.54 € | -8.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 19.77 € | 15.79 € | -20.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.18 € | 29.89 € | -32.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Amsterdam Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.79 € | 38.14 € | -31.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 18.32 € | 16.86 € | -8.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 13.00 € | -13.3 % |
Childcare | Amsterdam Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,874.29 € | 769.50 € | -58.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,108.18 € | 15,222.22 € | +50.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Amsterdam Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 78.03 € | 93.20 € | +19.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.46 € | 40.60 € | +33.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.77 € | 100.08 € | +15.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 97.54 € | 142.86 € | +46.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Amsterdam Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,870.88 € | 1,410.62 € | -24.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,546.08 € | 963.66 € | -37.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,155.05 € | 3,049.14 € | -3.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,319.05 € | 2,186.11 € | -5.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Amsterdam Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 796.86 € | 1,095.13 € | +37.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 535.63 € | 797.41 € | +48.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Amsterdam Edit |
Paris Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,666.43 € | 2,847.00 € | -22.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.85 | 3.78 | -2.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Almere | 21.04 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Lille | 137.26 miles |