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What is the Cost of Living in Amsterdam in 2025?

What is the Average Cost of Living in Amsterdam?

The exact monthly expense for an individual primarily depends on their lifestyle. However, the approximate cost of living in Amsterdam for a family of four and a couple is € 3,500 and that for a student is € 2,100. Furthermore, the monthly cost of living in Amsterdam for a bachelor is € 2,300.

The table below showcases the approximate monthly expenditures in Amsterdam:

Area of Expense Cost
Rent €1,800 - €2,500
Entertainment €50 - €100
Groceries €300 - €400
Transport €80 - €100 (public transport pass)
Utilities €150 - €250
Schooling of children Typically free for public schools (additional costs for books and other learning-based things may vary)

Cost of Living in Amsterdam for Bachelors

The typical cost of living for a single person in Amsterdam includes rent, utilities, groceries, entertainment, transportation, and other expenses that vary depending on where you live, your lifestyle, and how you spend your money. The following table reflects some of the key expenses:

Area of Expense Price Range
Accommodation €800 - €1,200 (shared apartment) to €1,500 - €2,000 (studio/1-bedroom apartment in City Center)
Groceries €250 - €350
Transport €60 - €80 (public transport pass)
Utilities €100 - €150
Entertainment and Shopping €100 - €200
Housemaid (cleaning service) €15 - €25 per hour
Wi-Fi €40 - €60
Bus Pass/Metro Pass €70 - €90 (monthly pass)
Miscellaneous €80 - €100

Cost of Living in Amsterdam for Students

Here are some of the main costs that students in Amsterdam need to consider when it comes to the cost of living:

Area of Expense Price Range
Rent (shared apartment) €400 - €600
Rent (single room PG) €600 - €900
Food (monthly) €200 - €300
Transportation (monthly) €30 - €50
Utilities (monthly) €50 - €100
Wi-Fi €20 - €40
Miscellaneous €50 - €100
Bus Pass/Metro Pass €35 - €60 (monthly pass)

Cost of Living in Amsterdam for a Family

Amsterdam provides a variety of lodging options, including apartments, cottages, and villas. Check out the table below for a breakdown of the main living expenses for families in Amsterdam: 

Area of Expense Price Range
Accommodation €1,800 - €2,500 (3-bedroom apartment in City Center)
Groceries & Food €600 - €800
Transport €150 - €200 (public transport passes for adults)
Utilities €200 - €300
Entertainment & Shopping €200 - €400
Education & Daycare Free (public schools)
Housemaid €15 - €25 per hour (if hired)
Wi-Fi €30 - €50
Miscellaneous €100 - €200

Cost of Living in Amsterdam for Couples

Discover more about the expenses couples in Amsterdam face, including housing, utilities, food, transportation, and leisure activities, in the table provided below:

Area of Expense Price Range
1 BHK apartment for rent €1,400 - €2,000 (City Center)
2 BHK apartments for rent €1,800 - €2,800 (City Center)
Electricity bill €50 - €100
Bus pass (per person) €35 - €60
Wi-Fi €30 - €50
Groceries €400 - €600
Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant €40 - €70
Housemaid (cleaning service) €15 - €25 per hour
Miscellaneous €100 - €200

Factors That Determine the Cost of Living in Amsterdam

The factors that affect the cost of living in Amsterdam include the following:

1.  Accommodation

The monthly rent of accommodation differs for social and private housing. Just like any other city, the rental costs vary from region to region within the city. The table below shows the approximate monthly rent of different types of housing.

Classification of Accommodation Approximate Rent Per Month
Social housing €800
Room in a shared apartment € 400 - € 1,200
Studio apartment € 900 - € 1,400
1 BHK €1200 - €1800
2 BHK €1600 - €2500
3 BHK € 2,500 - € 5,000

Furthermore, the cost of buying an apartment in Amsterdam is as follows –

Classification of Accommodation Approximate Cost Per Square Metre
Apartment in the centre of the city € 6,500 - € 9,500
Apartment outside the centre of Amsterdam € 4,500 - € 6,500

2. Groceries

Compared to the other areas of expense in Amsterdam, the price of grocery items is quite affordable if you know where to shop. Furthermore, there are several local markets and supermarkets from where one can get all the items of daily need.

Grocery Items Approximate Cost
Milk (regular) (1 litre) €2
Fresh bread (500g) €2.50
Rice (white) (1kg) €2.50
Eggs (regular) (1 dozen) €3
Local cheese (1kg) €13
Chicken 1 kg (boneless) €11
Apples (1kg) €3
Banana (1kg) €1.50
Oranges (1kg) €2
Tomato (1kg) €2.50
Potato (1kg) €2
Onion (1kg) €2
Lettuce (1 head) €2

3. Transportation

The Netherlands is well known for cycling. Additionally, it is one of the safest countries to use cycles as a mode of transportation, as the cities have separate bicycle lanes.

Type of Cycle Approximate Cost
Second-hand € 50 - € 150
New cycle € 250 - € 600
Electric cycle € 1,500 - € 3,000

Furthermore, there are several modes of public transportation, such as buses, trams, and trains, which one can use for daily commuting.

Fuel Cost/Transportation Service Approximate Cost
One-way ticket (public transport) €4
Monthly pass (public transport) €100.00
Taxi 1 km normal tariff €3.00
Price of diesel (as of July 2024) € 1.86 per litre
Price of gasoline (as of July 2024) € 2.07 per litre
Cabs (minimum cost) € 3.19 per km

4. Utilities

Basic utilities such as electricity connection, gas supply, internet package and mobile prepaid plans also impact the cost of living in Amsterdam. The table below shows the approximate monthly cost of various utilities in the Dutch capital.

Utilities Approximate Cost
Electricity, cooling, heating, water, garbage €190
Local prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) €0.15
Unlimited internet package €50.00

5. Entertainment and Leisure

Amsterdam is the perfect place for party animals. The city offers its residents numerous options to have thrilling nightlife. Furthermore, it also has several restaurants, theatres and parks where one can go to relax after a long day of work or studies.

Area of Expense Approximate Cost
1-month gym membership €30 - €50
1-hour rent for a tennis court €10 - €20
1 seat in a cinema hall €10 - €15
A meal in an affordable restaurant (1 person) €10 - €20
Three-course meal in a mid-range restaurant €30 - €50
McMeal at McDonald's €8 - €10

6. Childcare and Schooling

Individuals planning to send their kids to a Dutch school would be happy to know that the government provides a high subsidy for education. Amsterdam has several schools and universities that impart quality education to children. The table below illustrates some of the best schools in Amsterdam along with the following curriculum.

Name of the School Curriculum
The British School of Amsterdam British
Amity International School Amsterdam International Baccalaureate
Amsterdam International Community School International Baccalaureate
International School Hilversum Alberdingk Thijm International Baccalaureate
Gifted Minds International School International Baccalaureate
International School Haarlem International Baccalaureate
Optimist International School British, International Baccalaureate
Amstelland International School International
International School Utrecht International Baccalaureate
International French School Amsterdam French

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