Netherlands · Nomad score 70
Cost of living in 🇳🇱 Amsterdam
High pay and a 30% ruling for expats, wiped out by one of Europe's tightest housing markets. A single person needs about €2,767 per month, rent included.
| Rent, 1BR city centre | €1,900 |
| Groceries per month | €370 |
| Public transport pass | €100 |
| Utilities | €200 |
| Meal out | €19 |
| Internet, 100mbps | €45 |
| Coworking desk | €320 |
| Median tech salary | €5,000 |
Rent by neighborhood in Amsterdam
Typical monthly rent for a one-bedroom flat across Amsterdam's main areas, benchmarked against the city average of €1,900. Every row shows where its figure comes from.
4 of 4 areas
| Compare | Area | Rent, 1BR | Rent / m² | Vs city average | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Ring | €2,660 | €59 · 45 m² | +40% | Editorial estimate | Scarce, mostly furnished | |
| De Pijp | €2,280 | €48 · 48 m² | +20% | Official statistics | Most requested by expats | |
| Oost | €1,900 | €38 · 50 m² | average | Official statistics | Balanced value | |
| Nieuw-West | €1,520 | €29 · 53 m² | -20% | Official statistics | Cheapest inside the city |
- Editorial estimate — Analyst estimate: the official register is too thin at this price extreme.
- Official statistics — District-level rent median from the city statistics office register.
Amsterdam cost of living comparisons
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