Cost of living in Alkmaar
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.36
€19.55
|
$10.72
-
$28.94
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.33
€11.83
|
$8.57
-
$20.36
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.38
€2.28
|
$1.39
-
$4.29
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.72
€1.65
|
$1.61
-
$2.68
|
Alkmaar - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.62
€1.56
|
$1.00
-
$3.22
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.86
€5.62
|
$3.75
-
$10.72
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.76
€4.57
|
$3.69
-
$7.91
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.36
€4.19
|
$2.57
-
$5.25
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.64
€6.37
|
$4.86
-
$7.37
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.88
€0.85
|
$0.58
-
$1.46
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.06
€1.02
|
$0.73
-
$1.06
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.78
€0.75
|
$0.53
-
$1.70
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.62
€1.56
|
$0.73
-
$3.89
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.90
€0.86
|
$0.87
-
$1.46
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.99
€0.95
|
$0.38
-
$1.35
|
Alkmaar - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.73
€7.42
|
$7.30
-
$8.11
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$171.48
€164.60
|
$62.16
-
$267.94
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,186.43
€24,175.88
|
$22,507.03
-
$38,572.75
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.08
€15.43
|
$11.25
-
$18.22
|
Alkmaar - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$40.65
€39.02
|
$32.15
-
$64.31
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$750.23
€720.13
|
$643.06
-
$857.41
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$959.23
€920.74
|
$643.06
-
$1,275.40
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$185.43
€177.99
|
$127.04
-
$327.83
|
Alkmaar - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$643.06
€617.26
|
$535.88
-
$2,786.58
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,250.70
€2,160.40
|
$2,250.70
-
$11,789.39
|
Alkmaar - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.82
€4.63
|
$3.75
-
$7.50
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.32
€3.19
|
$2.14
-
$5.36
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.45
€10.03
|
$8.79
-
$13.40
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.44
€44.58
|
$20.36
-
$80.38
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.86
€12.35
|
$10.72
-
$18.22
|
Alkmaar - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.39
€94.44
|
$56.80
-
$116.82
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.81
€29.58
|
$16.08
-
$64.31
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.60
€88.88
|
$64.31
-
$128.61
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$131.29
€126.02
|
$80.38
-
$160.76
|
Alkmaar - Cost of clothing
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