Netherland (Holland), Amsterdam. Cost of living. Prices.

Tax:
In 2008 the Netherlands corporate tax rates are 20%-25.5%, depending on the annual income. The tax rate for income up to EUR 40,000 is 20% ,a 23.5% rate, compared to the previous 23% rate, for income of EUR 40,001-EUR 200,000, and 25.5% for income exceeding EUR 200,000. Personal income tax rates are progressive for salary income. The 2008 rates are 2.5%-52%. Thr standard VAT rate is 19%. The VAT rate is expected to rise to 20% in 2009.

[http://www.worldwide-tax.com/]

Transport:
Taxi. - Rides cost €1.80 per km regardless of the time of day and a 5%-10% tip is expected
Tickets for Buses, trams, metros and night buses
24 hours - € 7,00
48 hours - € 11,50
72 hours - € 14,50
96 hours - € 17,50
If you're interested in these prices go here http://www.gvb.nl.


Salary:
Average salary is 43000 EUR

[http://www.payscale.com/]

 

Food and Clothes: 
"Regarding food and clothing, you will probably spend about the same or a little more, just say if you spend 300 dollars or 500 dollars a month in food/clothing, then say 300~ euro."

[http://www.expatforum.com/]

"Restaurant - probably around 20 euros a person depending on what you eat...with wine or beer more like 30 to 40 and above"

[http://www.expatfocus.com/]

"Levi jeans - around 80 to 90 euros and up a pair"

[http://www.expatfocus.com/]

Rent a flat:
"Living - It depends. When I looked for apartments in Maastricht, they were DIRT CHEAP. Like 300euro for 80sqm apartment, 500+ for nicer apartments fully furnished and in the center of the city.
However, Amsterdam is way more expensive. If you look for apartments within the center of the city, it may cost you 600 (cheaper I've seen for like 40sqm furnished), to 1000+ for a decent place."

[http://www.expatforum.com/]

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