Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Country

Netherlands

Relocation

About Amsterdam, Netherlands

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$1,076

Family of 4 / mo

$2,716

Avg salary (after tax)

$5,473

Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands , known for its beautiful canals and vibrant culture. The city is famous for its historic buildings, art museums, and cozy cafes. Visitors can enjoy a bike ride along the picturesque streets or take a boat tour through the canals.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $181.69
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $107.92
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $53.65
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $117.43

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $2.35
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $5,095

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $3.47
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $6.61
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $7.75
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $3.18
CappuccinoUSD $4.6

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $22.55
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $105.76
Fast Food ComboUSD $12.69

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $31.02
Apples (1 kg)USD $3.21
Bananas (1 kg)USD $2.27
Oranges (1 kg)USD $2.27
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $3.87
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $1.85
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.3
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.22
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.23
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $7.92
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $10.84
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $10.89
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $15.17
Dozen EggsUSD $4.14
White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.43
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $3.79
Milk (1 litre)USD $1.76

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $1,142
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,136
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,753
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $3,583
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $2,652
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $754.63

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $62.55
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $34.97
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $15.87
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $2,551
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $19,491

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $5.13
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $6.61
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $35,670
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $59.5
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $131.55
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $37,528
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $4.23

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $59.29
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $286.87