Capital city in North Holland, Netherlands
Cost of living in Amsterdam
How much a month costs in Amsterdam
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,830–5,400 (€3,400–4,800).
Prices in Amsterdam
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €2,000–3,000 | $2,250–3,380 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €1,500–2,300 | $1,690–2,590 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | €45–110 | $51–124 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €160–320 | $180–360 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €11–17 | $12.4–19.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €28–48 | $32–54 |
| Cappuccino | €3.5–5 | $3.9–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €5–8 | $5.6–9.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | €1–4 | $1.1–4.5 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €15–25 | $17–28 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Gym membership (month) | €35–65 | $39–73 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €15–30 | $17–34 |
Value for money: 5/100
A value score of 5/100 means Amsterdam gives more quality of life per dollar than 4% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 76/100. It's the 8th most affordable of 8 places we cover in Netherlands.
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Cost of living across Netherlands
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Amsterdam
Similar safety, lower cost, in Europe.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Amsterdam?
About $2,140–2,810 on a lean budget, $3,830–5,400 for a comfortable month and $7,310–11,250 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Amsterdam?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €2,000–3,000 ($2,250–3,380) a month in the center and €1,500–2,300 ($1,690–2,590) outside it.
How much does food cost in Amsterdam?
A local meal is €11–17 ($12.4–19.1); a mid-range restaurant is €28–48 ($32–54) per person.
Is Netherlands expensive?
Prices in Netherlands are about 84% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- GVB Amsterdam transport
- Schiphol Airport
- NS Dutch Railways
- I amsterdam
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.