Cost of living in Veldhoven is 17% lower than in Amsterdam (without rent).
Rent in Veldhoven is 36% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
Cost of living including rent in Veldhoven is 29% lower than in Amsterdam.
Food in Veldhoven is very similar to Amsterdam.
Transport in Veldhoven is 62% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
| Veldhoven | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Veldhoven | Amsterdam | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
26.8 $ | 20 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 77.3 $ | 85.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12.2 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.55 $ | 6.72 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.54 $ | 4.45 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.13 $ | 3.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.04 $ | 2.66 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.41 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 14.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ | 16.6 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.36 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 2.04 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.07 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.62 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.96 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.61 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.62 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.5 $ | 12.6 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.17 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 86.7 $ | 91.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.14 $ | 2.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22.2 $ | 26.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 47.5 $ | 42.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.24 $ | 6.16 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.03 $ | 4.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.85 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.19 $ | 2.44 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
159 $ | 172 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
243 $ | 267 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.7 $ | 49.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 960 $ | 1,599 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,595 $ | 2,619 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,201 $ | 1,928 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,941 $ | 3,529 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 5,268 $ | 10,663 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,985 $ | 7,824 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,933 $ | 4,389 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.26 % | 4.24 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.9 $ | 62.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.6 $ | 15.8 $ |
| Haircut | 20.9 $ | 28.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.7 $ | 113 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 67.2 $ | 99.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,566 $ | 2,462 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,118 $ | 13,828 $ |