Cost of living in Bulle is 28% higher than in Amsterdam (without rent).
Rent in Bulle is 17% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
Cost of living including rent in Bulle is very similar to Amsterdam.
Food in Bulle is 50% more expensive than in Amsterdam.
Transport in Bulle is 50% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
| Bulle | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Bulle | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 27.6 $ | 20 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 110 $ | 85.7 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.4 $ | 14.3 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.08 $ | 6.72 $ | 
| Capuccino | 5.52 $ | 4.45 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 4.77 $ | 3.44 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.03 $ | 1.41 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.81 $ | 2.22 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.17 $ | 2.66 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.49 $ | 5.01 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.8 $ | 14.4 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 27.4 $ | 14.7 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 45.4 $ | 16.6 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.73 $ | 2.32 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.38 $ | 2.38 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.15 $ | 2.04 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.65 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 2.18 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.62 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.92 $ | 3.76 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ | 7.41 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.47 $ | 1.62 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 10.3 $ | 12.6 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.94 $ | 3.81 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 88 $ | 91.7 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.17 $ | 2.28 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 40 $ | 26.1 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 126 $ | 42.3 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 16.1 $ | 6.16 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.71 $ | 4.66 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.84 $ | 2.24 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.29 $ | 2.44 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 157 $ | 172 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 241 $ | 267 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 53.8 $ | 49.6 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,334 $ | 1,599 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,299 $ | 2,619 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,486 $ | 1,928 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,902 $ | 3,529 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 14,083 $ | 10,663 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,610 $ | 7,824 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6,627 $ | 4,389 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.5 % | 4.24 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 81.9 $ | 62.8 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.8 $ | 15.8 $ | 
| Haircut | 39.9 $ | 28.8 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 141 $ | 113 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 112 $ | 99.1 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,424 $ | 2,462 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 23,127 $ | 13,828 $ |