Netherlands vs Netherlands · 194 km apart
Netherlands
single / month
Cheaper overallNetherlands
single / month
| Expense | Vaals | Amsterdam | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.18 | $13.26 | Vaals |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $36.72 | $53.04 | Vaals |
| Cappuccino | $2.75 | $3.98 | Vaals |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $208 | $301 | Vaals |
| Monthly public transport pass | $33.66 | $48.62 | Vaals |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $88.74 | $128 | Vaals |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $25.70 | $37.13 | Vaals |
| Fitness club membership | $25.70 | $37.13 | Vaals |
| Cinema ticket | $6.73 | $9.72 | Vaals |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $585 | $926 | Vaals |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $407 | $644 | Vaals |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,220 | $1,932 | Vaals |
| Total single-person budget | $1,019 | $1,528 | Vaals |
| Average net salary | $3,060 | $4,420 |
Vaals is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Vaals runs about $1,019 versus $1,528 in Amsterdam — a difference of roughly 50%.
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 Vaals · Full cost of living in Amsterdam