Cost of Living in Amsterdam
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Overall, the cost of living in Amsterdam is below the New York City baseline (composite index 70 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)74
Groceries index72
Dining out index76
Transport index54
Utilities index72
Median annual salary$46,000
Minimum wage$14.50/hr
Est. monthly childcare$1,200
Est. monthly healthcare premium$150
YoY inflation3.0%
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