Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands · Population 1,477,213 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Netherlands average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | €12.20 ($13.26) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | €48.80 ($53.04) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | €3.66 ($3.98) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | €277 ($301) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | €44.73 ($48.62) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | €118 ($128) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | €34.16 ($37.13) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | €34.16 ($37.13) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | €8.95 ($9.72) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | €852 ($926) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | €593 ($644) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | €1,778 ($1,932) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Amsterdam is €4,066 ($4,420) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of €1,406 ($1,528) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly €1,828 ($1,987) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (€593 ($644)) represents about 42% of the total single-person budget.
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€1,052 ($1,144) / moAmsterdam is the capital and one of the key cities in Netherlands. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is €1,406 ($1,528), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around €593 ($644) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to €3,416 ($3,713) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately €2,579 ($2,803) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Amsterdam is €4,066 ($4,420). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least €1,828 ($1,987) per month.