Netherlands vs Netherlands · 31 km apart
Netherlands
single / month
Cheaper overallNetherlands
single / month
| Expense | Alkmaar | Amsterdam | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $10.20 | $13.26 | Alkmaar |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $40.80 | $53.04 | Alkmaar |
| Cappuccino | $3.06 | $3.98 | Alkmaar |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $231 | $301 | Alkmaar |
| Monthly public transport pass | $37.40 | $48.62 | Alkmaar |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $98.60 | $128 | Alkmaar |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $28.56 | $37.13 | Alkmaar |
| Fitness club membership | $28.56 | $37.13 | Alkmaar |
| Cinema ticket | $7.48 | $9.72 | Alkmaar |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $667 | $926 | Alkmaar |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $464 | $644 | Alkmaar |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,392 | $1,932 | Alkmaar |
| Total single-person budget | $1,144 | $1,528 | Alkmaar |
| Average net salary | $3,400 | $4,420 |
Alkmaar is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Alkmaar runs about $1,144 versus $1,528 in Amsterdam — a difference of roughly 34%.
Salary-adjusted, Amsterdam leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Alkmaar · Full cost of living in Amsterdam