Cost of Living Comparison Between Helsinki and Amsterdam 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Amsterdam are 0.1% lower than in Helsinki (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Amsterdam are 21.9% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Rent Prices in Amsterdam are 84.4% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Restaurant Prices in Amsterdam are 6.4% higher than in Helsinki | |
| Groceries Prices in Amsterdam are 13.9% lower than in Helsinki | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Amsterdam is 7.6% higher than in Helsinki | |
Restaurants | Helsinki Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 15.00 € | 20.00 € | +33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 90.00 € | 85.00 € | -5.6 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.00 € | 12.00 € | +20.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 € | 6.20 € | -22.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 € | 5.50 € | -31.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.49 € | 3.89 € | -13.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.65 € | 2.98 € | +12.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.82 € | 2.52 € | +38.4 % |
Markets | Helsinki Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.35 € | 4.67 € | +7.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.57 € | 1.60 € | -37.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 1.17 € | +0.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.92 € | 4.00 € | +36.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.57 € | 5.17 € | +44.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.20 € | 5.38 € | +3.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.58 € | 6.17 € | -35.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.03 € | 0.85 € | -17.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.79 € | 0.90 € | +14.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.98 € | 0.85 € | -12.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.80 € | 1.39 € | -22.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.55 € | 0.77 € | +39.8 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.82 € | 0.75 € | -9.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.92 € | 1.11 € | -42.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.76 € | 0.74 € | -58.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.90 € | 6.58 € | -55.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.68 € | 1.29 € | -51.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.11 € | 2.30 € | -26.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 10.20 € | 9.50 € | -6.9 % |
Transportation | Helsinki Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.05 € | 3.40 € | +11.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 67.00 € | 81.50 € | +21.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 6.75 € | 4.00 € | -40.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.97 € | 3.86 € | +95.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 56.40 € | 31.70 € | -43.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.23 € | 7.39 € | +2.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 32,245.00 € | 29,500.00 € | -8.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,916.11 € | 31,969.58 € | -5.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Helsinki Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 106.27 € | 240.34 € | +126.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.26 € | 19.77 € | -18.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 19.02 € | 44.18 € | +132.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Helsinki Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.56 € | 55.79 € | +31.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 27.22 € | 18.32 € | -32.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 17.00 € | 15.00 € | -11.8 % |
Childcare | Helsinki Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 309.77 € | 1,874.29 € | +505.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 8,742.80 € | 10,108.18 € | +15.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Helsinki Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.53 € | 78.03 € | -3.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.07 € | 30.46 € | +1.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.04 € | 86.77 € | +22.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 94.09 € | 97.54 € | +3.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Helsinki Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 990.85 € | 1,872.33 € | +89.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 789.97 € | 1,541.35 € | +95.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,756.20 € | 3,173.02 € | +80.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,291.15 € | 2,316.67 € | +79.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Helsinki Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 688.38 € | 796.86 € | +15.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 402.79 € | 535.63 € | +33.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Helsinki Edit |
Amsterdam Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,796.63 € | 3,666.43 € | +31.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.60 | 3.85 | +7.0 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
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Cities near Helsinki: | Cost of Living in Espoo | 13.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hameenlinna | 63.23 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lahti | 64.66 miles |
| Cost of Living in Turku | 104.08 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tampere | 110.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Lappeenranta | 139.27 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jyvaskyla | 167.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seinajoki | 223.59 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kuopio | 242.82 miles |
Cities near Amsterdam: | Cost of Living in Haarlem | 12.79 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bussum | 16.25 miles |
| Cost of Living in Almere | 21.04 miles |
| Cost of Living in Alkmaar | 24.72 miles |
| Cost of Living in Leiden | 26.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Oegstgeest | 26.85 miles |
| Cost of Living in Utrecht | 33.17 miles |
| Cost of Living in Amersfoort | 33.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Delft | 39.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in The Hague (Den Haag) | 39.31 miles |