Cost of living in Solihull is 23% lower than in Amsterdam (without rent).
Rent in Solihull is 43% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
Cost of living including rent in Solihull is 36% lower than in Amsterdam.
Food in Solihull is 14% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
Transport in Solihull is 61% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
| Solihull | Amsterdam | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Solihull | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.6 $ | 20 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 66.5 $ | 85.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.9 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.6 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.28 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.26 $ | 3.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.53 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.94 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.94 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.26 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.87 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.41 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.04 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.6 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.33 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 18.7 $ | 12.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.18 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 80.3 $ | 91.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.7 $ | 26.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 106 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.79 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.89 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.96 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.37 $ | 2.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
197 $ | 172 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
306 $ | 267 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
40.6 $ | 49.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 866 $ | 1,599 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,100 $ | 2,619 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 723 $ | 1,928 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,096 $ | 3,529 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,526 $ | 10,663 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,586 $ | 7,824 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,799 $ | 4,389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.91 % | 4.24 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.9 $ | 62.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Haircut | 14.1 $ | 28.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 95.5 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 76.8 $ | 99.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,567 $ | 2,462 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 19,805 $ | 13,828 $ |