Amsterdam, Netherlands 🇳🇱
#956
,
Nomad Score:
71%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,400.00
$2,800.00
$120.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals (Airbnb or hotels in central Amsterdam) |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$180.00
$220.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$45.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for tourist SIM cards and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$350.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Daily cost assuming some self-catering |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost for public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$900.00
$40.00
|
Daily cost for meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for museums, tours, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$130.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost for travel health insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for expat visa/legal services; locals and tourists typically none |
| Total |
$2,435.00
$5,340.00
$218.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,650.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Price for a pint in a mid-range bar.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Typical price for a casual dining meal.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$9.00
Standard fast food meal combo.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.20
Price per kg, seasonal variations apply.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Price for a standard loaf of bread.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.20
Price per liter of regular milk.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.50
Price per kg for common white rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$8.50
Price per kg for fresh chicken fillets.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$15.00
Price per kg for standard beef cuts.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.00
Price per bottle of mid-range wine.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$4.00
Base fare for taxi trips.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Cost per kilometer traveled.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$100.00
Unlimited public transport within city zones.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$2.10
Price per liter of gasoline.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$25.00
Standard monthly plan with data and calls.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$40.00
Monthly cost for home broadband internet.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Monthly fee for a mid-range gym.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$25.00
Hourly rental on weekends.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$14.00
Standard ticket price.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$60.00
Price for a mid-range brand pair.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$50.00
Price for a casual summer dress.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$90.00
Price for a mid-range pair.
per pair