Cost of Living in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Quick answer: As of 2026, living in Amsterdam costs approximately $3,384 per month for one person including rent. That is 2.1× the $1,620 global median across the 340 cities in the Voyica Cost of Living Index 2026. Against its own region, where the median is $1,849, Amsterdam is on the more expensive side for Europe. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $2,614 per month, or $2,034 outside the centre. Housing therefore accounts for about 60% of a single person's total monthly cost here. A family of four should budget around $4,807 per month excluding rent. Day to day, an inexpensive restaurant meal runs about $23.56 and a monthly transit pass $106. For anyone weighing a longer stay, median internet speed is 224 Mbps and Amsterdam scores 76/100 on safety (generally safe). Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood, and exchange rates; figures come from crowd-sourced price data last refreshed June 2026. See the full Cost of Living Index →