Amsterdam
Netherlands
Updated on August 10, 2025
Overview
Amsterdam features a strong job market in finance, tech, and creative industries. Housing is expensive and competitive, with many apartments rented unfurnished. The city is highly walkable and bike-friendly, with excellent public transport. Healthcare is accessible and high quality. Winters are mild but damp. Safety is generally good, though pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas. The community is international and open, with many expats. Cost of living is high, balanced by good salaries and social services.
Average cost of living€2,583.63
Quality of Life88/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€750.00
1-bed flat (center)€2,026.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,709.00
3-bed flat (center)€3,654.00
3-bed flat (outside)€2,642.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€262.85
Internet€45.38
Mobile plan€18.98
Transportation
One-way ticket€3.40
Monthly pass€100.00
Taxi start€4.02
Gasoline (1 l)€1.96
Leisure
Cinema ticket€15.00
Fitness club€46.95
Education
Preschool (month)€2,446.00
Intl. primary (year)€18,499.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€9,346.00
sqm outside center€6,813.00
Advantages
- ✓ Strong job market in finance and tech
- ✓ Excellent public transport and bike infrastructure
- ✓ High-quality healthcare
- ✓ International and open community
- ✓ Walkable city
Disadvantages
- × High housing costs and competition
- × Cost of living is high
- × Damp winters
- × Many rentals unfurnished
- × Pickpocketing in busy areas