Cost of Living Comparison Between Amsterdam and Munich 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Munich are 4.1% lower than in Amsterdam (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Munich are 10.7% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Rent Prices in Munich are 20.8% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Restaurant Prices in Munich are 18.1% lower than in Amsterdam | |
| Groceries Prices in Munich are 5.9% higher than in Amsterdam | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Munich is 8.4% higher than in Amsterdam | |
Restaurants | Amsterdam Edit |
Munich Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 € | 15.00 € | -25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 85.00 € | 72.50 € | -14.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 € | 10.00 € | -16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.50 € | 4.50 € | -30.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.50 € | 4.50 € | -18.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.93 € | 3.74 € | -4.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.04 € | 3.14 € | +3.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.57 € | 2.62 € | +2.0 % |
Markets | Amsterdam Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 4.63 € | 4.38 € | -5.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.62 € | 2.11 € | +30.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.16 € | 1.20 € | +3.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.03 € | 3.12 € | -22.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.21 € | 5.82 € | +11.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.43 € | 5.70 € | +4.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.19 € | 7.31 € | +18.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.84 € | 1.23 € | +46.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.91 € | 0.69 € | -24.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.85 € | 1.04 € | +22.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 € | 1.40 € | +0.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.74 € | -3.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.76 € | 0.79 € | +4.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.12 € | 1.80 € | +61.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.75 € | 0.84 € | +12.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.65 € | 5.99 € | -9.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.32 € | 0.95 € | -27.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.30 € | 1.55 € | -32.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.50 € | 8.20 € | -13.7 % |
Transportation | Amsterdam Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.40 € | 3.70 € | +8.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 81.50 € | 49.00 € | -39.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 € | 5.50 € | +37.5 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.86 € | 3.70 € | -4.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 32.50 € | 33.00 € | +1.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.44 € | 6.90 € | -7.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 29,500.00 € | 27,180.00 € | -7.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 31,969.58 € | 26,444.44 € | -17.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Amsterdam Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 242.70 € | 283.47 € | +16.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.26 € | 20.14 € | -0.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 45.28 € | 37.66 € | -16.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Amsterdam Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.27 € | 43.52 € | -24.0 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 19.52 € | 25.12 € | +28.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 € | 13.00 € | -13.3 % |
Childcare | Amsterdam Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,919.12 € | 837.41 € | -56.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,208.57 € | 13,755.56 € | +34.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Amsterdam Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 80.38 € | 83.28 € | +3.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 30.96 € | 32.18 € | +3.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 88.34 € | 83.66 € | -5.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 100.62 € | 111.58 € | +10.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Amsterdam Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,883.92 € | 1,449.81 € | -23.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,567.35 € | 1,151.35 € | -26.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,205.43 € | 2,510.23 € | -21.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,357.69 € | 2,027.03 € | -14.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Amsterdam Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 802.70 € | 953.21 € | +18.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 545.01 € | 698.05 € | +28.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Amsterdam Edit |
Munich Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,600.39 € | 3,483.33 € | -3.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 3.99 | 3.40 | -14.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
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| 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 |
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| Cost of Living in Amersfoort | 33.33 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Traunstein | 73.32 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Nuremberg | 103.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Erlangen | 118.92 miles |
| Cost of Living in Tubingen | 143.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Stuttgart | 144.21 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kitzingen | 153.67 miles |