Cost of living in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Summary of cost of living in Amsterdam

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: €6,044
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: €3,542
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Amsterdam
Current as of Jan 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district €16
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) €11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast €5.92
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk €1.58
12 eggs, large €5.68
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes €2.97
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese €6
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples €2.33
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes €1.87
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket €1.94
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality €8
2 liters of coca-cola €2.97
Bread for 2 people for 1 day €2.17
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area €2,987
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area €2,312
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat €354
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area €1,927
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area €1,458
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio €189
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) €48
40” flat screen tv €423
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) €217
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) €18
Hourly rate for cleaning help €19
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) €117
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) €38
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) €100
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes €105
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new €35,829
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas €2.24
Monthly ticket public transport €93
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) €27
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) €4.02
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) €13
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) €38
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) €4.74
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) €5.07
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) €4.42
4 rolls of toilet paper €1.93
Tube of toothpaste €3.12
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city €36
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub €60
2 tickets to the movies €31
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) €176
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert €91
1 cocktail drink in downtown club €14
Cappuccino in expat area of the city €4.36
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) €7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb €613
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) €0.08
1 month of gym membership in business district €55
1 package of marlboro cigarettes €11
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 269 prices entered by 52 different people.
Latest price update: January 21, 2025

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