Netherlands vs Netherlands · 19 km apart
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single / month
Cheaper overallNetherlands
single / month
| Expense | Velsen-Zuid | Amsterdam | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $9.49 | $13.26 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $37.94 | $53.04 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Cappuccino | $2.85 | $3.98 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $215 | $301 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Monthly public transport pass | $34.78 | $48.62 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $91.70 | $128 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $26.56 | $37.13 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Fitness club membership | $26.56 | $37.13 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Cinema ticket | $6.96 | $9.72 | Velsen-Zuid |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $609 | $926 | Velsen-Zuid |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $424 | $644 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $1,271 | $1,932 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Total single-person budget | $1,056 | $1,528 | Velsen-Zuid |
| Average net salary | $3,162 | $4,420 |
Velsen-Zuid is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Velsen-Zuid runs about $1,056 versus $1,528 in Amsterdam — a difference of roughly 45%.
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 Velsen-Zuid · Full cost of living in Amsterdam