Cost of Living in Almere

Summary of cost of living in Almere, Netherlands:

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,260.9$ (3,589.0€), excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,211.1$ (1,020.2€), excluding rent.
  • Almere is 10.9% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Almere is, on average, 47.1% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 19.50 € 15.00-20.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 70.00 € 50.00-80.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 € 10.00-15.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.00 € 3.00-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.00 € 3.00-6.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 3.92 € 2.00-4.50
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.12 € 2.00-4.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 3.15 € 2.00-4.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.22 € 1.10-1.25
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 1.79 € 0.91-2.27
White Rice (1 lb) 1.09 € 0.91-1.36
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.23 € 2.59-4.90
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.60 € 4.54-6.30
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.50 € 2.72-6.88
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 6.63 € 5.90-7.26
Apples (1 lb) 1.12 € 0.88-1.36
Bananas (1 lb) 0.99 € 0.91-1.13
Oranges (1 lb) 0.94 € 0.75-1.81
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.07 € 0.91-2.70
Potatoes (1 lb) 0.81 € 0.45-0.91
Onions (1 lb) 1.05 € 0.45-1.26
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.11 € 1.00-1.15
Bottled Water (50 oz) 0.81 € 0.65-1.20
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 6.29 € 5.99-8.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.32 € 1.14-1.50
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.41 € 1.50-2.50
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 12.50 € 10.40-12.50
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 € 1.65-3.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 89.00 € 62.50-120.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 7.50 € 3.50-10.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.81 € 2.40-3.22
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 20.00 €
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.97 € 1.95-2.05
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 36,990.00 € 36,990.00-36,990.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 33,663.33 € 30,000.00-34,995.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 264.32 € 184.78-400.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 21.67 € 10.00-40.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 50.00 € 35.00-60.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 23.33 € 15.00-30.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.50 € 20.00-40.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 € 12.00-17.50
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 2,154.60 € 2,000.00-2,600.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 7,154.00 € 4,520.00-16,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 76.25 € 25.00-125.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 35.83 € 20.00-50.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 85.00 € 60.00-110.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 106.00 € 50.00-150.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,300.00 € 900.00-2,100.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,272.50 € 1,000.00-1,850.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,050.00 € 1,500.00-3,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,743.75 € 1,300.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 479.92 € 418.06-526.15
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 356.88 € 325.16-418.06
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,974.80 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 4.36 2.25-5.00

Prices in Almere

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Last update: 22 January 2026
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