
🇳🇱Cost of Living in Amsterdam
Netherlands · Population: 873,000 · Cost Index: 80/100
Cost of Living in Amsterdam
Netherlands · Europe
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands, famous for its canals, cycling culture, and progressive values. The city has a high standard of living with excellent infrastructure, though housing costs have risen significantly.
873,000
Population
80
Cost Index
65
Safety Index
78
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $3,300 (single person, excluding rent)
Estimated monthly budget in Amsterdam
Typical total monthly cost by household type.
Estimates based on the average cost of living in Amsterdam, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.
Cost Breakdown
Housing
Food & Groceries
Transportation
Utilities
Healthcare
Entertainment
Clothing
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Data & sources
As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Netherlands at 80 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source
Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- EUR
- Language
- Dutch
- Cost Index
- 80/100
- Safety Index
- 65/100
- Quality of Life
- 78/100
Data last updated: . Prices are approximate and shown in USD.